Characteristics of pediatric multi-system inflammatory syndrome (PM(PMIS) associated with COVID-19: a meta-analysis and insights into pathogenesis
An outbreak of pediatric multisystem inflammation syndrome (PMIS) was observed in multiple countries recently. The syndrome was suspected to be associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection. 80% of patients suffered persistent fever and 90% appeared gastrointestinal symptoms. The study documented three common types of PMIS clinical presentation: persistent fever and gastrointestinal symptoms, shock with heart dysfunction, and Kawasaki disease-like syndrome.
