Kawasaki Shock Syndrome and Covid-19.
J Coll Physicians Surg Pak
; 31(7): 135-137, 2021 07.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1317407
ABSTRACT
Kawasaki disease (KD) is a systemic vasculitis of unknown cause affecting children under 5 years of age. It is thought to be triggered by several viruses. Recently, Kawasaki-like disease has been reported worldwide in patients with COVID-19, giving rise to a new term of multi-system inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C). We report a case of a previously healthy 7-year boy, referred to our hospital with provisional diagnosis of measles due to generalised erythematous, maculopapular rash and conjunctivitis. On detailed evaluation, the patient fulfilled the clinical and laboratory criteria of MIS-C, and COVID-19 antibodies were positive. He was treated successfully with high dose of intravenous immunoglobulins (IVIG) and methylprednisolone. Patient was followed one week later with repeat echocardiography, which showed improvement. In conclusion, early recognition and timely treatment can prevent adverse outcomes in MIS-C. Key Words COVID-19, Kawasaki disease, MIS-C.
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MEDLINE
Main subject:
COVID-19
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Mucocutaneous Lymph Node Syndrome
Type of study:
Case report
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Diagnostic study
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Experimental Studies
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Prognostic study
Topics:
Long Covid
Limits:
Child
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Child, preschool
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
J Coll Physicians Surg Pak
Journal subject:
Medicine
Year:
2021
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Jcpsp.2021.Supp2.S135
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