Publications by authors named "Kathryn Hafertepe"
Article Synopsis
- Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Childhood (MIS-C) is a serious condition following SARS-CoV-2 infection, often requiring ICU care, but is difficult to distinguish from other fever-related illnesses, causing treatment delays.
- A study involving 104 children aimed to identify diagnostic features by analyzing breath samples and blood tests, eventually finding that certain breath compounds and specific plasma proteins were linked to MIS-C.
- The findings suggest that monitoring specific immune cell markers and plasma levels could improve diagnostic accuracy for MIS-C, potentially leading to better outcomes for affected children in emergency settings.
