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
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