ABSTRACT
In April 2020, data began emerging on Kawasaki-like syndrome and hyperinflammatory response in children with COVID-19. Since then, much has been published on the presentation of COVID-19 in pediatric patients, including its association with Kawasaki disease and the multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C). However, questions still remain regarding the risk factors, pathogenesis, prognosis, and specific therapy for these manifestations of COVID-19.
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- Sirada Panupattanapong, MD⇑
- Address:
Sirada Panupattanapong, MD, Center for Pediatric Rheumatology and Immunology, R3, Cleveland Clinic, 9500 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44195; panupas{at}ccf.org
- Elizabeth B. Brooks, MD, PhD
ABSTRACT
In April 2020, data began emerging on Kawasaki-like syndrome and hyperinflammatory response in children with COVID-19. Since then, much has been published on the presentation of COVID-19 in pediatric patients, including its association with Kawasaki disease and the multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C). However, questions still remain regarding the risk factors, pathogenesis, prognosis, and specific therapy for these manifestations of COVID-19.
- Copyright © 2020 The Cleveland Clinic Foundation. All Rights Reserved.