Multisystem inflammatory syndrome (MIS-C) in an adolescent Nigerian girl with COVID-19: A call for vigilance in Africa

Multisystem inflammatory syndrome (MIS-C) in an adolescent Nigerian girl with COVID-19: A call for vigilance in Africa

Most reports of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome (MIS-C) have come from Europe and North America. The paucity of reports in Africa is in contrast with the demographics of the series in New York, Paris and UK with children of African ancestry accounting for over 40% of all cases of MIS-C. With the g...

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Main Authors: Chizaram Onyeaghala, Datonye Alasia, Orezioghene Eyaru, Nsirimobu Paul, Omosivie Maduka, Nosakhare Osemwegie, Nkem Ugwueze, Collins Ordu, Ebitei Igbosi, Mary Irabor, Emeka Eyidia
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2021-04-01
Series:International Journal of Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
SARS-COV2
COVID-19
MIS-C
Kawasaki
Africa
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S120197122100103X

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