Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome due to COVID-19 in a Newborn Patient: A Case Report from Lebanon

Authors

  • Oussama Skafi, MD Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Lebanese University, Beirut, Lebanon
  • Haidar Houmani, MD Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Lebanese University, Beirut, Lebanon
  • Fawzia Medlej, MD Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Lebanese University, Beirut, Lebanon
  • Fatima Ahmad, MD Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Lebanese University, Beirut, Lebanon
  • Rayan Mahfouz, MD Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Lebanese University, Beirut, Lebanon
  • Alaa Jazzar Faculty of Medical Sciences, Lebanese University, Beirut, Lebanon
  • Mohamad Cheet, MD Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Lebanese University, Beirut, Lebanon
  • Narjes Hazimeh, MD Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Lebanese University, Beirut, Lebanon

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.38179/ijcr.v2i1.56

Keywords:

COVID-19, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome, Lebanon, Case report, Newborn

Abstract

Background: Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) is a hyperinflammatory condition associated with COVID-19 in children, with features that are similar to Kawasaki disease and toxic shock syndrome. Several reports are emerging from all over the world on this condition that is associated with increased fatality rate.

Case Report: In this article, we present one of the first reports of a newborn diagnosed with MIS-C attributed to COVID-19. In addition, we discuss the diagnostic criteria and the possible pathophysiology.

Conclusion: Although COVID-19 does not frequently affect newborns, when it does, it may lead to devastating complications, such as MIS-C. As a result, providers should be on the lookout for any symptoms that can indicate a complicated infection. Further studies are still needed to develop a better understanding of the pathophysiology of this disease and establish appropriate therapeutic guidelines.

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Published

2021-06-06

How to Cite

Skafi, O. ., Houmani, H., Medlej, F., Ahmad, F., Mahfouz, R., Jazzar, A., Cheet, M. ., & Hazimeh, N. (2021). Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome due to COVID-19 in a Newborn Patient: A Case Report from Lebanon. International Journal of Clinical Research, 2(1), 30-36. https://doi.org/10.38179/ijcr.v2i1.56

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Vol. 2 No. 1 (2021): Volume 2, Issue 1

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