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Comparative Study
. 2022 Jan 1;41(1):e21-e25.
doi: 10.1097/INF.0000000000003388.

Comparison of First and Second Wave Cohorts of Multisystem Inflammatory Disease Syndrome IN Children

Ashraf S Harahsheh  1   2 , Matthew P Sharron  2   3 , James E Bost  2   4 , Emily Ansusinha  5 , David Wessel  2   3 , Roberta L DeBiasi  2   5   6 ; Children’s National Hospital MIS-C Taskforce
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Comparative Study

Comparison of First and Second Wave Cohorts of Multisystem Inflammatory Disease Syndrome IN Children

Ashraf S Harahsheh et al. Pediatr Infect Dis J. .

Abstract

Comparing first and second wave MIS-C cohorts at our quaternary pediatric institution, second wave were older, presented more frequently with shortness of breath, higher maximum troponin and N-terminal BNP, and more frequently required advanced respiratory and inotropic support. Despite increased severity in the second cohort, both cohorts had similar rates of coronary artery abnormalities, systolic dysfunction, and length of stay.

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