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Delhi Hospitals are reporting cases of a rare condition in children as a post-covid complication - multi inflammatory syndrome (MIS-C). Yet, doctors have assured that the affected children have responded to the treatment and the mortality rate remains low.
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MIS-C is a rare immune reaction that occurs around 4 to 6 weeks after a mild or asymptomatic coronavirus infection. Symptoms include fever, eye infection, diarrhea, stomach ache and nausea. In extremely rare cases, the condition can lead to a multiple organ failure. #CoronaUpdate

Notably in early June, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in Delhi set up a children's ward suffering from MIS-C. Dr. Dhiren Gupta said they have seen 52 such patients in 4 weeks. Mostly kids aged 4-16 were affected. Worryingly, he said the condition led to cardiac issues in 70% patients.

MIS-C is treated using supportive care such as intravenous fluids, medications that reduce inflammation, and treatments to improve heart function and breathing. Use of corticosteroids and #Remdesivir is advised only for hospitalized patients with critical illness. #COVID19India

Experts say parents should notice early signs and consult a doctor. "What parents need to do is report to a pediatrician if a child has fever for more than three days within six weeks of recovering from COVID-19," said Dr. Anurag Aggarwal of Maulana Azad Medical College.