Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in an Adult.
Publication Type | Case Report |
Authors | Amato M, Hennessy C, Shah K, Mayer J |
Journal | J Emerg Med |
Volume | 61 |
Issue | 1 |
Pagination | e1-e3 |
Date Published | 04/08/2021 |
ISSN | 0736-4679 |
Keywords | COVID-19 |
Abstract | BACKGROUND: Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children is a phenomenon that has emerged during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. There are, however, few reported cases of a similar disease in adults. CASE REPORT: We describe a 25-year-old man who presented with prolonged fever and conjunctivitis and was found to have a post-COVID inflammatory syndrome. His symptoms improved with colchicine, steroids, and a truncated course of intravenous immunoglobulin. WHY SHOULD AN EMERGENCY PHYSICIAN BE AWARE OF THIS?: Post-COVID inflammatory syndrome has the potential to lead to dangerous complications. In addition, the identification of occult COVID infections could have public health implications. |
DOI | 10.1016/j.jemermed.2021.02.007 |
PubMed ID | 33838966 |
PubMed Central ID | PMC8026263 |