MLF: Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children and SARS-CoV-2 serology

Session Immunity and vaccination

Chairs

Prof. Dr. Beniam Ghebremedhin † Witten/Herdecke University, HELIOS University Hospital Wuppertal, Chief resident, deputy director

Speakers

Prof. Dr. Steven L. Zeichner University of Virginia, Professor of Pediatrics and Microbiology, Immunology, and Cancer Biology

Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children is a rare but serious complication of SARS-COV-2 infection in the pediatric population. The clinical case definition includes past history of SARS-COV-2 infection, fever, laboratory evidence of inflammation, and multisystem involvement. The process appears to be immune-mediated, but the precise pathogenic cascade is still under study. The talk will review what is currently known about MIS-C and future research questions and directions.