Covid-linked, often fatal inflammatory syndrome in children undercounted in US
MIS-C is likely underreported as each US state has its own reporting process, with most cases showing up in children from five to 14
18 May 2021 - 16:27
New York — Over the course of the pandemic, Texas Children’s Hospital has cared for more than 150 young patients with a rare and sometimes deadly inflammatory condition linked to Covid-19.
The Houston institution is one of more than a dozen children’s hospitals in the state. Yet for all of Texas, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has tallied fewer than 100 cases of children with the condition, called multi-system inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C)...
Would you like to comment on this article?
Sign up (it's quick and free) or sign in now.
Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.
Subscribe now to unlock this article.
Support BusinessLIVE’s award-winning journalism for R129 per month (digital access only).
There’s never been a more important time to support independent journalism in SA. Our subscription packages now offer an ad-free experience for readers.
Cancel anytime.
Questions? Email helpdesk@businesslive.co.za or call 0860 52 52 00. Got a subscription voucher? Redeem it now.