An Insight into Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Adults Associated with Recent SARS-COV-2 Infection: A Case Series

CONCLUSIONS: Multisystem inflammatory syndrome (MIS) can affect children (MIS-C) as well as adults (MIS-A). MIS-A is a serious, life-threatening, hyperinflammatory febrile syndrome associated with recent COVID-19 infection and involves multiple organs like the heart, lungs, kidneys, brain, gastrointestinal organs, skin, eyes etc. Clinical suspicion and testing for evidence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection are needed to identify and treat adults suspected to have MIS-A. This case series demonstrates that even the elderly population can be affected and that administration of IVIg and steroids are effective options in management in addition to the usual "standard of care" treatment. Early recognition and prompt treatment of MIS-A could improve clinical outcomes and reduce the mortality rate.PMID:37651238 | DOI:10.59556/japi.71.0314
Source: Journal of the Association of Physicians of India - Category: General Medicine Authors: Source Type: research