An emergent inflammatory illness has surfaced in children across the U.S. and Europe, many of whom have also tested positive for Covid-19. The New York Department of Health issued an advisory on May 6 after 64 young patients showed signs of Pediatric Multi-System Inflammatory Syndrome. The advisory warned that a possible association between Covid-19 and the illness, which may present in a manner similar to Kawasaki Disease and Toxic Shock Syndrome, had also been reported abroad. “Inflammatory markers may be elevated, and fever and abdominal symptoms may be prominent. Rash also may be present. Myocarditis and other cardiovascular changes may be seen. Additionally, some patients have developed cardiogenic or vasogenic shock and required intensive care. This inflammatory syndrome may occur days to weeks after acute COVID-19 illness,” the advisory stated. PMIS is reportedly rare and patients are generally expected to recover.
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http://dmna.ny.gov/covid19/docs/all/DOH_COVID19_PediatricInflammatorySyndrome_050620.pdf
https://www.statnews.com/2020/05/05/kids-inflammatory-kawasaki-disease-coronavirus-covid-19/