Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) Associated with Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
Date Added:
May 18, 2020
Journal/Publication:
Centers for Disease Control Health Alert Network
Publisher:
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services / Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Publication Date:
May 14, 2020
Type:
Public Health Announcements
Format:
Web Page
Abstract
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is providing 1) background information on several cases of a recently reported multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) associated with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19); and 2) a case definition for this syndrome. CDC recommends healthcare providers report any patient who meets the case definition to local, state, and territorial health departments to enhance knowledge of risk factors, pathogenesis, clinical course, and treatment of this syndrome.
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RPR Commentary
Official announcement from the CDC regarding multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) related to COVID-19. James W. Mold, MD, MPH