Do they transmit the disease less to others?
Can some kids getKawasaki’s disease?
“Parents need to continue to take the virus seriously.”
This article is not intended to serve as medical advice.
How common is MIS-C/PIMS?
As of March 28, 2022, the CDC reported7,880 cases of MIS-C and 66 deaths.
With more than 80 million coronavirus infections in the US, that makes it quite rare.
Fortunately, in the vast majority of pediatric coronavirus cases, the prognosis seems to be very good.
What are the symptoms of this inflammatory syndrome?
Children with the illnessdon’t always complain of respiratory problemsthe way doctors have come toexpect from COVID-19patients.
But beyond these anda few other symptoms, doctors concedelittle else is knownfor sure about the syndrome.
All they say is certain is that it requiresimmediate medical attention.
Another 12-year-old girl developed a blood clot that stopped her heart.
Can children spread coronavirus, even if they’re asymptomatic?
Of those tested, 76% were positive for the coronavirus.
Notably, about 26% of those with COVID-19 were asymptomatic.
The authors concluded that children are not significant drivers of coronavirus community spread.
