Asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2 Infection or COVID-19 Vaccination Effect for Severe Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in a 6-Year-Old Girl: Case Report and Review of the Literature

    Enrica Manca, Michele di Toma, Marianna Esotico, Lucia Soldano, Anna Nunzia Polito, Giuseppina Mongelli, Laurence Guglielmi, Francesca Scaltrito, Angelo Campanozzi
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    🚨 The text mentions transient hair loss (telogen effluvium) as a symptom, which is relevant to hair loss and human biology related to hair, but the primary focus is on MIS-C and COVID-19 vaccination effects.
    TLDR COVID-19 vaccination may be linked to MIS-C in children, highlighting the need for quick diagnosis and treatment.
    This case report and literature review discuss a 6-year-old girl who developed severe multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) 30 days after receiving her second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, despite no prior detected SARS-CoV-2 infection. She presented with fever, abdominal pain, rash, and other symptoms, and was diagnosed with MIS-C through positive anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies. Treatment with intravenous immunoglobulins and methylprednisone led to initial improvement, but she later developed pancreatitis and severe neurological symptoms, which resolved after 2 months. She also experienced transient hair loss (telogen effluvium) 3 months post-symptom onset. After 12 months, she showed no symptomatic sequelae. The case suggests a potential link between COVID-19 vaccination and MIS-C in young children and underscores the importance of prompt diagnosis and treatment.
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