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Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in children and adolescents temporally related to COVID-19
Response
Emergency response operations
Description
Suspected pediatric clinical cases compatible with a multi-system inflammatory syndrome associated with COVID-19 have been reported in children and adolescents in Europe and North America. Based on initial laboratory findings, this syndrome is likely related to COVID-19. The syndrome has features which overlap with Kawasaki Disease and Toxic Shock Syndrome. So far, close to 350 cases of the syndrome have been reported globally with five fatalities.