Publications by authors named "Georg Topf"
Children (Basel)
August 2023
Article Synopsis
- Multisystemic Inflammatory Syndrome in children (MIS-C) is a rare autoimmune condition linked to previous SARS-CoV-2 infection, with symptoms similar to Kawasaki disease, prompting the need for more research due to potential long-term health impacts.
- A study conducted in Nuremberg-Erlangen analyzed clinical data of 10 MIS-C patients over two years, noting demographic details, symptoms, treatment, and outcomes.
- The findings showed an incidence of 2.14/100,000 children, with common symptoms including fever, rash, and conjunctivitis, and most patients received treatments like intravenous immunoglobulin and steroids, with none exhibiting coronary complications.
