COVID-19 May Cause Serious Complication In Kids: What Is MIS-C?
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The U.S. witnessed 2,617 cases of multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) before March 1
MIS-C is a condition where various parts of the body become inflamed, including the heart, kidneys and brain, among others
Many children with MIS-C had the virus that causes COVID-19 or had been around someone with the illness, per the CDC
Most children who are diagnosed with COVID-19 experience only mild symptoms, but in rare cases, the virus can also lead to a complication called multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C). Here s what is known about the condition so far.