SARS-CoV-2-related Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Adults

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2021

Authors

Martins, A (Author) Other; Policarpo, S (Author) FMUP; Silva Pinto, A (Author) FMUP; Santos, AS (Author) Other; Figueiredo, P (Author) Other; Sarmento, A (Author) Other; Santos, L (Author) Other

Journal

The Journal is awaiting validation by the Administrative Services.

Title: European Journal of Case Reports in Internal Medicine

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Scopus

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Authenticus ID: P-00W-BS1

DOI: 10.12890/2021_003025

Abstract (EN): <jats:p>Adults infected with SARS-CoV-2 may develop a multisystem inflammatory syndrome (MIS-A) characterized by elevated inflammatory markers and multisystem organ involvement. We report the case of a patient who presented with fever and vomiting at hospital admission. He tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 infection and blood tests showed elevated inflammatory markers. The patient developed acute cardiac dysfunction and shock in less than 24 hours and the echocardiogram revealed an LVEF of 30%. He was discharged 3 weeks later fully recovered. MIS-A should be considered if a compatible syndrome is observed in patients with evidence of SARS-CoV-2 infection by PCR test or serology.</jats:p>

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific