In May 2020, the CDC issued a national health advisory on a newly reported multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children. This syndrome presented with fever, shock, and signs of hyperinflammation, and temporally occurred 2-4 weeks following COVID-19 exposure. Panelists discuss this newly identified syndrome, its presentation, clinical course, potential pathophysiology, and potential treatment options. (Originally recorded July 2, 2020)
Moderators: Christopher Carroll, MD, FCCP, and Nancy Stewart, DO
Panelists: Adrienne Randolph, MD, MSc, and Manish Patel, MD
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