Children who catch the common could be immune to MIS-C

Children who have previously caught the common cold have coronavirus antibodies that prevent them from developing the hyper-inflammatory condition called MIS-C, new research suggests.   The rare disease is caused by infection with the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus, the same pathogen responsible for the current COVID-19 pandemic.  Research has found the condition, known as multisystem inflammatory syndrome in … Read more

Coronavirus triggers inflammatory condition MIS-C in children

The inflammatory condition affecting children during the pandemic is linked to infection with the coronavirus, a peer-reviewed study confirms.  Researchers at King’s College London discovered the illness, known as multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C), is different to Kawasaki disease.  The disease can manifest itself as a rash, fever and abdominal pain and is connected … Read more

Coronavirus DOES trigger the inflammatory condition MIS-C in children

The inflammatory condition affecting children during the pandemic is linked to infection with the coronavirus, a peer-reviewed study confirms.  Researchers at King’s College London discovered the illness, known as multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C), is different to Kawasaki disease.  The disease can manifest itself as a rash, fever and abdominal pain and is connected … Read more