Risk factors for multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children - A population-based cohort study of over 2 million children.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Although severe acute COVID-19 is rare in children, SARS-CoV-2 infection can trigger the novel post-infectious condition multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C). Increased knowledge on risk factors for MIS-C could improve our understanding of the pathogenesis of the condition and better guide targeted public health interventions. The aim of the study was to assess risk factors for MIS-C with the aim to identify vulnerable children.

Methods

A register-based cohort study including all children and adolescents <19 years born in Sweden between March 1, 2001- December 31, 2020 was performed. Data on sociodemographic risk factors and comorbidities (sex, age, parental region of birth, parental education, asthma, autoimmune disease, chromosomal anomalies, ch

SUBMITTER: Rhedin S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9353212 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature