Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Infant with Negative SARS-CoV-2 RT-PCR and Antibodies

Authors

  • Hanna S. Sahhar, MD, FAAP, FACOP Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine-Carolinas Campus-Department of Pediatrics, Spartanburg, SC Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System-Department of Pediatrics-Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Spartanburg, SC
  • Karly Derwitz, DO Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine-Carolinas Campus-Department of Pediatrics, Spartanburg, SC
  • Erica Rubin, DO Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine-Carolinas Campus-Department of Pediatrics, Spartanburg, SC

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33181/13036

Abstract

Since the declaration of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) pandemic in March 2020 by the World Health Organization (WHO), there has been an emergence of a new syndrome termed multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) associated with COVID-19. MIS-C is defined by the presence of fever, systemic inflammation and multiorgan dysfunction in association with SARS-CoV-2 infection or COVID-19 exposure. Knowledge of this syndrome’s presentation and pathophysiology is constantly evolving as more cases are reported in the literature. This case identifies a 3-month-old patient who tested negative for SARS-CoV-2 antigen, reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) and antibodies but qualified for MIS-C diagnosis. To the best of our knowledge and through extensive research at the time of diagnosing and reporting this condition to the healthcare authorities, we report the youngest pediatric patient with MIS-C diagnosis. We document this case to contribute to further understanding the variable manifestations of MIS-C and the importance of early diagnosis and treatment with intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG).

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Published

2021-05-06

How to Cite

Hanna S. Sahhar, MD, FAAP, FACOP, et al. “Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Infant With Negative SARS-CoV-2 RT-PCR and Antibodies”. Osteopathic Family Physician, vol. 13, no. 3, May 2021, pp. 35-39, doi:10.33181/13036.

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