Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children in New York State

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Authors

Elizabeth Dufort · New York State Department of Health

Emilia H. Koumans · Response Biomedical (Canada)

Eric J. Chow · Epidemic Intelligence Service

Elizabeth M. Rosenthal · University at Albany, State University of New York

Alison Muse · New York State Department of Health

Jemma V. Rowlands · New York State Department of Health

Meredith A. Barranco

Abstract

The emergence of multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children in New York State coincided with widespread SARS-CoV-2 transmission; this hyperinflammatory syndrome with dermatologic, mucocutaneous, and gastrointestinal manifestations was associated with cardiac dysfunction.

Topics & Keywords

Kawasaki Disease and Coronary Complications COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies COVID-19 Impact on Reproduction

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: New England Journal of Medicine

Volume 383, Issue 4, pp. 347-358

DOI: 10.1056/nejmoa2021756

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