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What is the definition of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C)?
Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) is a rare syndrome that appears to be linked to COVID-19 infection, in which different body organs become severely inflamed, such as the skin, eyes, brain, gastrointestinal system, heart, lungs, and kidneys.
What are the symptoms of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C)?
Symptoms of multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children can vary and require emergency treatment to prevent permanent organ damage. Symptoms may include fatigue, fever of 100.4° lasting 24 hours or longer, bloodshot eyes (conjunctivitis), rash, red, cracked lips, vomiting, diarrhea, severe abdominal pain, neck pain, difficulty breathing (dyspnea) or rapid breathing, cough, sore throat, chest pain or pressure, dizziness, confusion, loss of consciousness, bluish lips or face, low blood pressure, heart inflammation (myocarditis), rapid heartbeat, redness or swelling of lips, tongue (with red bumps), hands, or feet, and enlarged lymph nodes.
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What are the current treatments for Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C)?
While treatment for children with multisystem inflammatory syndrome depends on the organs that are affected and the severity of the symptoms, children with this syndrome will usually need to be treated in the hospital by a multidisciplinary team with both supportive care (blood pressure medications, fluids, and oxygen to alleviate symptoms) and drugs to treat inflammation, such as antibiotics, steroid therapy, intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG), and cytokine targeted therapies. Some children with this syndrome may need to be treated in the pediatric intensive care unit with ventilators, anticoagulants, and, in rare cases, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation.
Who are the top Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) Local Doctors?
Distinguished in Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C)
Dr. Paige E. Van Wirt
Internal Medicine
Distinguished in Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C)
Dr. Paige E. Van Wirt
Internal Medicine

Hospitalist Medicine Physicians Of Pennsylvania PC

803 N Wahneta St, Riverton Rehabilitation, 
Allentown, PA 
 (2.7 mi)
610-782-8361
Languages Spoken:
English

Paige Van Wirt is an Internal Medicine provider in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Van Wirt and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C). Her top areas of expertise are Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, COVID-19, and Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C).

Advanced in Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C)
Dr. Daniel S. Nam
Internal Medicine
Advanced in Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C)
Dr. Daniel S. Nam
Internal Medicine

St Lukes Physician Group Inc

801 Ostrum St, 
Bethlehem, PA 
 (1.7 mi)
Languages Spoken:
English, Sign Language
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Daniel Nam is an Internal Medicine provider in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Dr. Nam and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C). His top areas of expertise are COVID-19, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Sepsis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Nam is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Advanced in Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C)
Dr. Mrunal Sharma
Internal Medicine
Advanced in Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C)
Dr. Mrunal Sharma
Internal Medicine

St Lukes Physician Group Inc

801 Ostrum St, 
Bethlehem, PA 
 (1.7 mi)
Languages Spoken:
English
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Mrunal Sharma is an Internal Medicine provider in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Dr. Sharma and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C). His top areas of expertise are COVID-19, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope, Gastrostomy, and Colonoscopy.

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What are the latest Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) Clinical Trials?
A Cross Sectional Study of the Systems Immunology and Viral Diversity of SARS-CoV2 Infection, COVID-19 Disease and Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children
A Cross Sectional Study of the Systems Immunology and Viral Diversity of SARS-CoV2 Infection, COVID-19 Disease and Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: May 30, 2024

Objectives: To perform systems immunology and strain diversity among SARS-CoV2 and MIS-C infected children. Study design: Cross sectional study. Study population: Children attending outpatients units and admitted in wards in pediatric hospitals in Chennai. Main study parameters/endpoints: Immune responses in children with SARS-CoV2 infection and multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) infection ...

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