End of April 2020, French clinicians observed an increase in cases presenting with paediatric inflammatory multisystem syndrome (PIMS). Nationwide surveillance was set up and demonstrated temporospatial association with the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) epidemic for 156 reported cases as at 17 May: 108 were classified as confirmed (n = 79), probable (n = 16) or possible (n = 13) post-COVID-19 PIMS cases. A continuum of clinical features from Kawasaki-like disease to myocarditis was observed, requiring intensive care in 67% of cases.
Auteur : Belot Alexandre, Antona Denise, Renolleau Sylvain, Javouhey Etienne, Hentgen Véronique, Angoulvant François, Delacourt Christophe, Iriart Xavier, Ovaert Caroline, Bader-Meunier Brigitte, Kone-Paut Isabelle, Levy-Bruhl Daniel
Eurosurveillance, 2020, vol. 25, n°. 22, p. 1-6
