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#PedsICU conversations
Just out our paper in @PedCritCareMed led by the fabulous @AnnaZanin_MD 🇮🇹 on the Live Tweeting the Discovery of #COVID19 related Syndrome in Children (#PIMS #MISC)
Nuestro artículo sobre descubrimiento Sínd niños y @Twitter
journals.lww.com/pccmjournal/Ci…
#PedsICU conversations
Just out our paper in @PedCritCareMed led by the fabulous @AnnaZanin_MD 🇮🇹 on the Live Tweeting the Discovery of #COVID19 related Syndrome in Children (#PIMS #MISC)
Nuestro artículo sobre descubrimiento Sínd niños y @Twitter
journals.lww.com/pccmjournal/Ci…
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Doctors have discussed clinical cases since its inception, COnversations among peers and sharing is key for medicine knowledge advancements
Los médicos siempre conversaron entre ellos y así la medicina avanza
(Rembrandt) #historicmedtwitter
smarthistory.org/rembrandt-anat…
Doctors have discussed clinical cases since its inception, COnversations among peers and sharing is key for medicine knowledge advancements
Los médicos siempre conversaron entre ellos y así la medicina avanza
(Rembrandt) #historicmedtwitter
smarthistory.org/rembrandt-anat…
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These conversations abled naming of diseases, etc. Unfortunately, many of those inventions/discoveries remained in silos, and massive global dissemination was impossible in real time. Moreover, tracking the origins and giving merits was difficult.
These conversations abled naming of diseases, etc. Unfortunately, many of those inventions/discoveries remained in silos, and massive global dissemination was impossible in real time. Moreover, tracking the origins and giving merits was difficult.
⚠️ALARMING: Cases of the dangerous #COVID-linked multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) are rising, but only 1 #COVID19 vaccine is currently available for kids ≥16 yo.
Full clip:
@TabithaLipkin @NBCLX #coronavirus
Full clip:
@TabithaLipkin @NBCLX #coronavirus
Cases of the dangerous #COVID-linked inflammatory syndrome in kids (MIS-C) are rising, and afflicted children may be even more severe.
#coronavirus #COVID19
#coronavirus #COVID19
This inflammatory syndrome in kids (MIS-C) appears similar to #KawasakiDisease and may be an "exaggerated cytokine storm" in kids a few weeks after #coronavirus infection.
Unlike adults, many of the kids do NOT manifest #COVID19 symptoms.
Unlike adults, many of the kids do NOT manifest #COVID19 symptoms.
1/ #COVID19 - the latest information on how #coronavirus affects children and pregnant women, with thanks to @BarneyUoB @PrasadNagakumar @BWC_NHS - read on for summary
2/ #COVID19 in children:
Children have milder symptoms and are less likely to be diagnosed with #coronavirus than adults.
In the UK, of 25,849 cases:
0.7% were aged 0-9 years (with 2 deaths)
0.5% were aged 10-19 (with 4 deaths)
In other countries...
Children have milder symptoms and are less likely to be diagnosed with #coronavirus than adults.
In the UK, of 25,849 cases:
0.7% were aged 0-9 years (with 2 deaths)
0.5% were aged 10-19 (with 4 deaths)
In other countries...
3/ #COVID19 in children:
The %age of paediatric #coronavirus cases 🌍-wide:
🇰🇷 South Korea 6.5%
🇺🇸 USA 1.7%
🇮🇸 Iceland 9.5%
🇪🇸 Spain 2.0%
🇨🇳 China 2.0%
🇯🇵 Japan 2.4%
🇮🇹 Italy 1.2%
The %age of paediatric #coronavirus cases 🌍-wide:
🇰🇷 South Korea 6.5%
🇺🇸 USA 1.7%
🇮🇸 Iceland 9.5%
🇪🇸 Spain 2.0%
🇨🇳 China 2.0%
🇯🇵 Japan 2.4%
🇮🇹 Italy 1.2%
In some children, #COVID19 takes the form of #KawasakiDisease-like symptoms. So what exactly is #KawasakiDisease? It's an illness caused by inflammation of the blood vessels in children < 5 yrs of age. The exact cause is unknown but here's what we do know. Thread (1/n)
The #KawasakiDisease was first described in Japan by Dr. Tomisaku Kawasaki in 1967. Although more prevalent in Asians, it affects children of all ethnic groups. Symptoms include fever, red eyes, strawberry tongue, red rashes on the palms and soles. (2/n)
healthline.com/health/kawasak…
healthline.com/health/kawasak…
The #KawasakiDisease causes inflammation of the medium sized arteries, including the coronary arteries. If untreated, this can lead to serious conditions - heart disease, heart attack and death. (3/n)
ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25907703
ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25907703
offering comprehensive #cytokine profiling (including RANTES levels), to help Drs understand the pathogenesis of Childhood Inflammatory Disease Related to #COVID19 #Leronlimab pdf.reuters.com/htmlnews/htmln…
Recent reports in parts of the U.S. and Europe suggest a rare and potentially fatal inflammatory disease linked to #coronavirus is afflicting a small number of children. #Leronlimab may be able to help calm #CytokineStorm
Condition resembles a rare childhood illness called #KawasakiDisease, which has similar signs and symptoms and can lead to enlargement of blood vessels that in severe forms may cause heart damage. #Leronlimab has shown to help calm #CytokineStorm and maybe good #treatment
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Rare syndrome in #COVID19 positive children reported globally.
100+ cases of the unusual illness linked to Covid-19 have emerged in at least 6 countries resembling #KawasakiDisease including the US where several cases emerged in DC in past 24 hours.
Rare syndrome in #COVID19 positive children reported globally.
100+ cases of the unusual illness linked to Covid-19 have emerged in at least 6 countries resembling #KawasakiDisease including the US where several cases emerged in DC in past 24 hours.
Doctors reporting cases of rare but potentially lethal inflammatory syndrome in children that appears to be linked to coronavirus infections.
-100+ cases in 6 countries
-doctors in Britain, US, France, Italy, Spain & Switzerland investigating .theguardian.com/society/2020/a…
-100+ cases in 6 countries
-doctors in Britain, US, France, Italy, Spain & Switzerland investigating .theguardian.com/society/2020/a…
#US In less than 24 hours, Children's National Hospital in #DC has admitted several children w/ COVID-19 experiencing a constellation of symptoms that resemble "Kawasaki disease," rare inflammatory syndrome typically affecting children under the age of 5.
abcnews.go.com/Health/childre…
abcnews.go.com/Health/childre…
Last year my son had #KawasakiDisease. It was the most terrifying time of my life, but thankfully he was diagnosed and treated quickly by doctors at @NHSG_RACH. It is the leading cause of acquired heart disease in children.
If your child has these symptoms, regardless of whether or not we are in a global pandemic, you should seek medical advice.
Temperature, persistent high fever for 5 days
Erythema, reddened, swollen hands & feet
Mouth, dry, sore mouth, cracked lips or strawberry tongue
Pace, Treat EARLY to reduce risk of heart damage
Eyes, bloodshot (not sticky)
Rash
Swollen glands in the neck, often just on one side
Erythema, reddened, swollen hands & feet
Mouth, dry, sore mouth, cracked lips or strawberry tongue
Pace, Treat EARLY to reduce risk of heart damage
Eyes, bloodshot (not sticky)
Rash
Swollen glands in the neck, often just on one side
Les signaux d'alerte du syndrome Kawasaki like qui traîne chez les enfants sont :
- une fièvre à plus de 38,5-39ºC qui ne baisse pas ou peu, depuis plus de 5 jours
ET au moins 4 des 5 signes suivants
- une conjonctivite des 2 cotés
- une langue ressemblant à une framboise
- une fièvre à plus de 38,5-39ºC qui ne baisse pas ou peu, depuis plus de 5 jours
ET au moins 4 des 5 signes suivants
- une conjonctivite des 2 cotés
- une langue ressemblant à une framboise
- une rougeur de la bouche ou de la gorge
- des boutons cutanés, évocateurs surtout si c'est sur les paumes des mains et les plantes des pieds
- des ganglions au niveau du cou
Pas d'affolement, svp. J'explique
- des boutons cutanés, évocateurs surtout si c'est sur les paumes des mains et les plantes des pieds
- des ganglions au niveau du cou
Pas d'affolement, svp. J'explique
L'alerte actuelle part d'une communication anglaise, ici, sur une douzaine de cas rapprochés, demandant aus pro de santé de remonter des infos. picsociety.uk/news/pics-stat…
#coronavirus #KawasakiDisease
hsj.co.uk/acute-care/exc…
#coronavirus #KawasakiDisease
hsj.co.uk/acute-care/exc…
On Tuesday an alert was raised in the UK about two serious syndromes being seen in children associated with #COVID19. Dr @normanswan takes a look. #abc730 #coronavirus #KawasakiDisease #ToxicShockSyndrome
“#KawasakiDisease is rare but nasty, with the child having a severe rash, peeling skin on the hands, inflammation of the arteries, a strawberry red tongue and sometimes heart damage.” @normanswan #abc730 #coronavirus
“Almost as rare is #ToxicShockSyndrome, usually linked to a bacterial infection - again with a rash, as well as blood pressure that can crash fatally.” @normanswan #abc730 #coronavirus
