Pathogenesis, immunology, and immune-targeted management of the multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) or pediatric inflammatory multisystem syndrome (PIMS) : EAACI Position Paper

© 2023 European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology and John Wiley & Sons Ltd..

Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) is a rare, but severe complication of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). It develops approximately 4 weeks after severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection and involves hyperinflammation with multisystem injury, commonly progressing to shock. The exact pathomechanism of MIS-C is not known, but immunological dysregulation leading to cytokine storm plays a central role. In response to the emergence of MIS-C, the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (EAACI) established a task force (TF) within the Immunology Section in May 2021. With the use of an online Delphi process, TF formulated clinical statements regarding immunological background of MIS-C, diagnosis, treatment, follow-up, and the role of COVID-19 vaccinations. MIS-C case definition is broad, and diagnosis is made based on clinical presentation. The immunological mechanism leading to MIS-C is unclear and depends on activating multiple pathways leading to hyperinflammation. Current management of MIS-C relies on supportive care in combination with immunosuppressive and/or immunomodulatory agents. The most frequently used agents are systemic steroids and intravenous immunoglobulin. Despite good overall short-term outcome, MIS-C patients should be followed-up at regular intervals after discharge, focusing on cardiac disease, organ damage, and inflammatory activity. COVID-19 vaccination is a safe and effective measure to prevent MIS-C. In anticipation of further research, we propose a convenient and clinically practical algorithm for managing MIS-C developed by the Immunology Section of the EAACI.

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2023

Erschienen:

2023

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:34

Enthalten in:

Pediatric allergy and immunology : official publication of the European Society of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology - 34(2023), 1 vom: 27. Jan., Seite e13900

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Feleszko, Wojciech [VerfasserIn]
Okarska-Napierała, Magdalena [VerfasserIn]
Buddingh, Emilie Pauline [VerfasserIn]
Bloomfield, Marketa [VerfasserIn]
Sediva, Anna [VerfasserIn]
Bautista-Rodriguez, Carles [VerfasserIn]
Brough, Helen A [VerfasserIn]
Eigenmann, Philippe A [VerfasserIn]
Eiwegger, Thomas [VerfasserIn]
Eljaszewicz, Andrzej [VerfasserIn]
Eyerich, Stefanie [VerfasserIn]
Gomez-Casado, Cristina [VerfasserIn]
Fraisse, Alain [VerfasserIn]
Janda, Jozef [VerfasserIn]
Jiménez-Saiz, Rodrigo [VerfasserIn]
Kallinich, Tilmann [VerfasserIn]
Krohn, Inge Kortekaas [VerfasserIn]
Mortz, Charlotte G [VerfasserIn]
Riggioni, Carmen [VerfasserIn]
Sastre, Joaquin [VerfasserIn]
Sokolowska, Milena [VerfasserIn]
Strzelczyk, Ziemowit [VerfasserIn]
Untersmayr, Eva [VerfasserIn]
Tramper-Stranders, Gerdien [VerfasserIn]
Immunology Section and Working Group Infections of the EAACI [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

COVID-19 Vaccines
Children
Clinical algorithm
Clinical guidance
Delphi
Hyperinflammation
Intravenous immunoglobulin
Journal Article
MIS-C
Management
SARS-CoV-2
Steroids

Anmerkungen:

Date Completed 30.01.2023

Date Revised 19.02.2023

published: Print

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1111/pai.13900

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM352155272