Common question
Who is usually affected by Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) during the COVID-19 pandemic?
• MIS-C usually affects school-age children, most commonly 8- and 9-year-olds, but the syndrome also has been seen in infants and young adults.
• MIS-C symptoms appear between two and six weeks (four weeks on average) after COVID-19 infection.
What is multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children in the context of COVID-19?
Multisystem inflammatory syndrome (MIS) is a rare but serious condition associated with COVID-19 in which different body parts become inflamed, including the heart, lungs, kidneys, brain, skin, eyes, or gastrointestinal organs. MIS can affect children (MIS-C) and adults (MIS-A).
