Demographic and Clinical Factors Associated With Death Among Persons <21 Years Old With Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children—United States, February 2020–March 2021
Anna Bowen, Allison D. Miller, Laura D. Zambrano, Michael Wu, Matthew E. Oster, Shana Godfred‐Cato, Ermias D. Belay, Angela P. Campbell
Abstract
Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) occurs among persons aged <21 years following severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 infection. Among 2818 MIS-C cases, 35 (1.2%) deaths were reported, primarily affecting racial/ethnic minority persons. Being 16-20 years old or having comorbidities was associated with death. Targeting coronavirus disease 2019 prevention among these groups and their caregivers might prevent MIS-C-related deaths.
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MedicineEthnic groupPediatricsCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)DiseaseInternal medicineInfectious disease (medical specialty)SociologyAnthropologyKawasaki Disease and Coronary ComplicationsCOVID-19 Impact on ReproductionAdolescent and Pediatric Healthcare