Radio Rounds

Early reports of a multi-system inflammatory disorder in children with COVID-19 began in April 2020 in the United Kingdom. Since then, cases have appeared throughout the United States including our region. Known as “Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C)”, the illness is characterized by prolonged fever, inflammation in the body and involvement of one or more organ systems.In this episode, Dr. Alexis Elward, Chief Medical Officer at St. Louis Children’s Hospital and Washington University pediatric infectious diseases specialist, shares more about the frequency of this syndrome, symptoms and treatment options.