Health officials confirmed this Thursday 10 additional cases, with these the county registers an increase of 77% in the total number of cases of this syndrome during the last month. The increase in cases is a direct result of the increase in coronavirus infections that occurred during December and January.
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“We continue to experience the repercussions of the January increase on more children with MIS-C. While the number of cases and hospitalizations has decreased, Covid-19 remains widespread and fatal cases and variants are on the rise“said Bárbara Férrer, director of public health.
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The 100 children detected with MIS-C “were hospitalized and 40% of the children were treated in the Intensive Care Unit. Of the children with MIS-C, 30% were under 5 years old, 40% were between 5 and 11 years old “, reported by county health department.
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This syndrome can affect children and young people under the age of 21. Symptoms include “fever that does not go away and inflamed parts of the body, such as the heart, lungs, kidneys, brain, skin, eyes, or gastrointestinal organs,” according to the public health statement.
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The number of cases nationwide is low and experts say that few children develop cases of MIS-C. I agree with you Centers for Disease Control (CDC) only a few 2,060 children have been detected with this syndrome since the coronavirus pandemic began in the United States.
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However, the health department has asked to maintain security protocols to avoid contagion of covid-19 and asks parents to If you notice these symptoms in your children, consult your doctor or call 2-1-1 if you do not have health insurance.
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