Long-term cytokine profile in multisystem inflammatory disease among children

Italian Study: cytokines in multisystem inflammatory syndrome (MIS-C) remain elevated even 12 months post-diagnosis, suggesting long-term immune abnormalities and potential metabolic issues.

#MIS-C #cytokines #kids #Immune system #long covid #Post-Acute Conditions

·sciencedirect.com·Aug 31, 2024

Long-term cytokine profile in multisystem inflammatory disease among children

Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) showing disseminated aspergillosis, cytomegalovirus reactivation and persistent SARS-COV-2: Case report with autopsy review

This is an autopsy of 5yo child who died of MIS-C 1 month after infection. SARS-CoV-2 was found in multiple organs by electron microscopy, PCR, or staining. They also found aspergillosis and reactivated CMV, both attributed to immunosuppressive treatment.

#Kids #MIS-C #Mortality #Immune system

·linkinghub.elsevier.com·Jul 19, 2023

Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) showing disseminated aspergillosis, cytomegalovirus reactivation and persistent SARS-COV-2: Case report with autopsy review