Post-coronavirus syndrome affecting children might be worse than we thought

[Chris Smith]

• The novel coronavirus can cause a mysterious syndrome in some children that present itself a few weeks after a COVID-19 infection.
• Known as multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C), the syndrome appears to be more dangerous than initially believed.
• Researchers who studied known cases of MIS-C concluded that underlying conditions and obesity are the main risk factors, and many children will need ICU care. MIS-C can be fatal and can lead to long-lasting heart problems.

While it is true that children are less likely than adults to develop severe COVID-19 cases, they can still get infected and spread the illness to others. Even more worrisome is the fact that the danger doesn't end once the novel coronavirus has cleared their systems. A mysterious condition that was first identified a few months ago by UK pediatricians can follow weeks later. It's known as multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C), and it's potentially fatal.

Brazilian doctors documented one such case in great detail this summer, showing how the virus infected the heart of an otherwise healthy 11-year-old girl as well as other organs. The young patient died less than 30 hours after being admitted to the hospital and after receiving some treatment for the condition.

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