Treatment of multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children

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BACKGROUND: Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C), a relatively uncommon but severe pediatric complication, is associated with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). A variety of treatment approaches, including intravenous immunoglobulins (IVIGs), glucocorticoids (GCs) and biologic agents, such as anakinra and infliximab, have been described for the management of COVID-19-related MIS-C. Anticoagulant therapy is also important. However, a well-developed treatment system has not been established, and many issues remain controversial. Several recently published articles related to the treatment of MIS-C have been released. Hence, in this review, we identified relevant articles published recently and summarized the treatment of MIS-C more comprehensively and systematically.

DATA SOURCES: We reviewed the literature on the treatment of MIS-C through 20 September 2023. The PubMed/Medline, Web of Science, EMBASE, and Cochrane Library databases were searched with the combination of the terms "multisystem inflammatory syndrome", "MIS-C", "PIMS-TS", "therapy", "treatment", "drug", "IVIG", "GCs", "intravenous immunoglobulin", "corticosteroids", "biological agent", and "aspirin".

RESULTS: The severity of MIS-C varies, and different treatment schemes should be used according to the specific condition. Ongoing research and data collection are vital to better understand the pathophysiology and optimal management of MIS-C.

CONCLUSIONS: MIS-C is a disease involving multiple systems and has great heterogeneity. With the accumulation of additional experience, we have garnered fresh insights into its treatment strategies. However, there remains a critical need for greater standardization in treatment protocols, alongside the pressing necessity for more robust and meticulously conducted studies to deepen our understanding of these protocols. Supplementary file1 (MP4 208044 kb).

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:20

Enthalten in:

World journal of pediatrics : WJP - 20(2024), 4 vom: 20. Apr., Seite 325-339

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Tong, Tong [VerfasserIn]
Jin, Yi-Hua [VerfasserIn]
Wang, Min [VerfasserIn]
Gong, Fang-Qi [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Coronavirus disease 2019
Corticosteroids
Glucocorticoids
Immunoglobulins, Intravenous
Intravenous immunoglobulin
Journal Article
Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children
Review
Treatment

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Date Completed 26.04.2024

Date Revised 26.04.2024

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1007/s12519-024-00798-y

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM369990110