A young adult with COVID-19 and multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C)-like illness: a case report

Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children has become a recognised syndrome, whereas a parallel syndrome in adults, multisystem inflammatory syndrome in adults (MIS-A), has not been well defined. Most cases occur several weeks following confirmed or suspected SARS-CoV-2 infection, but none have been reported in association with SARS-CoV-2 vaccines. Here we describe the case of a 22-year-old man, who received the inactivated SARS-CoV-2 vaccine 6 weeks following a mild COVID-19 infection. He presented after his second dose of the vaccine with a clinical picture of a multisystem inflammatory syndrome-like illness. Additionally, there was laboratory evidence of acute inflammation. The patient’s condition markedly improved after initiation of steroids. Whether the vaccine augmented an already-primed immunity from the infection and contributed to the occurrence of MIS-A is difficult to prove. Understanding the pathogenesis of this condition will shed light on this question and entail major implications on treatment and prevention.

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“…Our patient also had persistently high-inflammatory markers, including leukocytosis with neutrophilia and lymphopaenia. 5 …”

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Adult multisystem inflammatory syndrome in a patient who recovered from COVID-19 postvaccination

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“…Similar symptoms were later observed in adolescents and adults, leading to the recognition of multisystem inflammatory syndrome in adults (MIS-A). In contrast to other severe cases of COVID-19, patients with MIS-C or MIS-A have minimal respiratory symptoms and often test negative in PCR tests for SARS-CoV-2, suggesting that the symptoms constitute pathological sequelae of the infection ( 25 , 177 – 184 ).…”

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Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2): a Systemic Infection

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“…SARS-CoV-2 (originally identified as 2019-nCoV) infection can cause many systems, such as cardiovascular, endocrine, and gastrointestinal systems, but particularly affects the respiratory system, and it can be life-threatening. As of March 11, 2020, a pandemic was declared by the WHO (World Health Organization) as a consequence of the spread of the infection to many countries in a few months [ 1 , 2 ]. The first COVID-19 case in Turkey was reported on March 10, 2020 [ 3 ].…”

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Evaluation of parents' knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding self-medication for their children’s dental problems during the COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional survey

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Background Self-medication refers to taking medicine without consultation with a doctor or dentist, and it is an important health issue, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. There are no data about parents’ SM practices for their children’s dental problems during the COVID-19 pandemic. The present study aims to evaluate parents’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding self-medication for their children’s dental problems during the COVID-19 pandemic in Northern Turkey. Methods A cross-sectional survey was carried out in the pediatric dental clinic at Ondokuz Mayis University, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, immediately after the COVID-19 lockdown ended. A total of 389 parents who agreed to participate in the study completed the questionnaire from July 1 to October 1. A questionnaire with 18 items was designed to collect information on the parents’ knowledge and attitudes regarding when, why, and how to use drugs and on their practices on medicating their children. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive and analytical statistics (chi-square test). Results The majority of parents (n = 273; 70.2%) practiced self-medication for their children's dental problems. Self-medication with a previously prescribed medications was usually preferred by parents (n = 179; 62.2%). Analgesics (98%) were the most commonly used medicines by parents in their self-medication for their children's dental problems. Conclusion Prevalence of self-medication practices for children's dental problems is high in Turkey during the COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore, new healthcare services, such as teledentistry, may be useful to overcome problems related to the self-medication of children during times when the ability to reach healthcare providers is limited, such as during pandemics.

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A young adult with COVID-19 and multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C)-like illness: a case report

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Adult multisystem inflammatory syndrome in a patient who recovered from COVID-19 postvaccination

Adult multisystem inflammatory syndrome in a patient who recovered from COVID-19 postvaccination

Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2): a Systemic Infection

Evaluation of parents' knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding self-medication for their children’s dental problems during the COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional survey

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