Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome Associated With Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 in Children: A Case Series From Mayotte Island

J Pediatric Infect Dis Soc. 2021 Aug 14;10(6):738-741. doi: 10.1093/jpids/piab011.

Abstract

During the COVID-19 outbreak in the French overseas department Mayotte, 11 children developed multisystem inflammatory syndrome (MIS-C). They all had a fever and gastrointestinal symptoms. Six patients were admitted to intensive care unit; management included intravenous immunoglobulin and corticosteroid. Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 was documented in all patients. The risk of developing MIS-C was much higher than in all of France.

Keywords: Indian Ocean; MIS-C; Mayotte; SARS-CoV-2.

MeSH terms

  • COVID-19*
  • Child
  • Comoros
  • Disease Outbreaks
  • Humans
  • SARS-CoV-2*
  • Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome

Supplementary concepts

  • pediatric multisystem inflammatory disease, COVID-19 related