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Recognize the Symptoms of MIS-C in Children Post-Covid-19 infection

Jakarta, CNN Indonesia

Infection Covid-19 in children it can cause various long-term effects, one of which is MIS-C. MIS-C or Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children is a medical condition when parts of the body’s organs in children become inflamed or inflamed, including the heart, lungs, kidneys, brain, skin, eyes, or digestive organs.

Until now, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) did not know the exact cause of MIS-C and are still studying it through studies. However, some children with MIS-C have previously been infected with Covid-19.

Pediatrician Lucia Nauli Simbolon M.Sc, Sp.A said MIS-C cases are rare. According to the data he collected, MIS-C occurred in 0.14 percent of children affected by Covid-19.

“It’s a little, yes, but don’t let it happen in our family or anyone who is affected at 0.14 percent. It will be very sad because this child’s condition could become critical and die,” he said, quoted from Antara.

However, most children who suffer from MIS-C can also be cured through medical treatment.

“Preventing MIS-C is the same as preventing Covid-19, the way is to keep vaccinating children, preventing children and families from Covid-19. And it turns out that the effectiveness of this vaccine is up to 91 percent to prevent the occurrence of MIS-C due to Covid-19,” said Lucia.

What are the symptoms of MIS-C in children?

Symptoms of MIS-C are usually characterized by weakened heart contractions, redness of the skin, shortness of breath in the lungs, usually difficult to wake the brain, digestive tract effects such as diarrhea and vomiting, decreased urine production in the kidneys, and redness of the eyes.

“Complaints are generally fever, but remember if there are serious complaints, don’t be too late to be brought to the ER,” he said.

Symptoms that are categorized as serious include difficulty breathing; pain or pressure in the chest, feeling dazed, unable to stay awake or prone to persistent drowsiness, a bluish or pale appearance of the skin, nails, or lips, and severe abdominal pain.

(chs)

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