Delhi hospital sees Kawasaki-like symptoms in Covid children

Medic collects swab samples for children for Covid-19 testing at public schools. (Photo credit: Amit Mehra0

In the last few months, some hospitals in Delhi COVID-19 We report symptoms similar to those associated with a rare disease called Kawasaki disease, such as rash and inflammation.

Such cases were previously reported from Mumbai.

Kawasaki disease is a syndrome of unknown cause, which is accompanied by fever and mainly affects children under 5 years of age. Vasculitis is a type of vasculitis in which blood vessels inflame throughout the body. Fever usually lasts for more than 5 days and does not respond to regular medication.

Karawati, one of the best pediatric hospitals in the country Saran Delhi reports 5-6 cases of children with fever, rash, respiratory and digestive problems-some of the symptoms of Kawasaki disease. They were all Covid-19 positive.

“These are the most common symptoms described around the world. Other viruses can also cause this syndrome, but because we are in the middle, Pandemic, The illness may be related to Covid-19. I can’t necessarily say that I was infected with Kawasaki, but I had the symptoms of Kawasaki. The children had unexplained tachycardia, and some of them were in shock. All of these positive cases were managed in the Covid care area,” said Dr Virendra Kumar, director of pediatrics at Karawa Tisaran Hospital, adding that one of the patients died.

According to a report released by the WHO in May, clusters of children and adolescents in Europe and North America are admitted to an intensive care unit with a multisystem inflammatory condition (MIC) with features similar to Kawasaki disease and toxic shock syndrome. Needed.

“This is not the direct effect of the virus, it is an abnormal immune response caused by the virus. This multi-system inflammatory syndrome also affects many digestive systems, including abdominal pain, vomiting, and children with loose movements. “If you don’t recognize the symptoms early, it can have fatal consequences. Some children may also have renal failure,” says the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at BLK Hospital. Said Rachna Sharma, who is in charge.

Six cases have been reported at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, four of which were infected with Covid-19, and two others had not developed antibodies to the disease. On Thursday, the hospital looked after a two and a half year old boy from Najafgarh who had persistent fever and breathing problems. “The child had cold limbs and was exposed to the virus three to four weeks ago. His blood pressure dropped significantly, and all parameters showed Kawasaki-like symptoms. It can cause dysregulation and can affect the heart, intestines, liver, and kidneys, says Dr. Dhiren Gupta, a pediatric intensive care physician at the hospital.

Experts further emphasized that timely intervention and symptom identification play an important role. For example, a 13-year-old boy showed a high fever and rash to a doctor at BLK Hospital. As the fever persisted, parents felt anxious and took the Covid test. He began a surge of fever with abdominal pain, vomiting and inadequate oral intake.

“The child became sleepy and his blood pressure dropped. His limbs were cold and bluish. The illness progressed from a simple fever to a more serious situation where the illness affected his heart and kidneys. His blood report on corona showed signs of a serious illness: This Covid multisystem inflammatory syndrome usually affects the heart in 50-60% of cases and causes shock to the child,” Sharma said. Says Dr.

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