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Toxic Shock-Like Syndrome

COVID-19: Study Explores Symptoms Shown By Children With Mysterious Inflammatory Syndrome COVID-19: Study Explores Symptoms Shown By Children With Mysterious Inflammatory Syndrome
Covid-19: Study Explores Symptoms Shown By Children With Mysterious Inflammatory Syndrome Scientists have released new information as they continue studying a mysterious inflammatory syndrome that could be related to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. When COVID-19 first made its way to the United States, doctors initially believed it would only target the elderly and those with a compromised immune system. However, as the virus evolved, dozens of patients under the age of 21 began reporting symptoms of a new inflammatory illness. The symptoms officials have been seeing are similar to Kawasaki disease and toxic shock-like syndrome. "Pediatric multi-system inflammatory…
'I Expect This Is Only Going To Grow,' Cuomo Says Of COVID-Related Illness In 124 NY Kids 'I Expect This Is Only Going To Grow,' Cuomo Says Of COVID-Related Illness In 124 NY Kids
'I Expect This Is Only Going To Grow,' Cuomo Says Of Covid-related Illness In 124 NY Kids The New York State Department of Health has now identified 124 cases of an inflammatory illness related to novel coronavirus (COVID-19) that is impacting children, teenagers, and young adults, and Gov. Andrew Cuomo says that number is expected to increase Cuomo said the state is closely monitoring the illness, which has quickly spread and claimed the lives of three New Yorkers under the age of 18. “Sixteen other states have now seen cases that they’re investigating, which happened once the Department of Health explained what they’ve been looking at, as well as six European countries,” …
More Info Emerges On COVID-Related Illness In Children As 14 States Now Investigating Cases More Info Emerges On COVID-Related Illness In Children As 14 States Now Investigating Cases
More Info Emerges On Covid-related Illness In Children As 14 States Now Investigating Cases Health officials are sharing new information about the pediatric inflammatory illness linked to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, with 14 states now investigating cases. New York State has the most cases with 102. Other states now investigating cases are Connecticut, New Jersey, California, Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Utah and Washington. So far, those states have not yet released details on the cases. The illness displays symptoms similar to those of Kawasaki disease or toxic shock-like syndrome. "Pediatric m…
COVID-19: Age Ranges Released Of 100 Young New Yorkers Battling Mysterious Illness COVID-19: Age Ranges Released Of 100 Young New Yorkers Battling Mysterious Illness
Covid-19: Age Ranges Released Of 100 Young New Yorkers Battling Mysterious Illness The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is presenting a new challenge to New Yorkers as children have started falling ill and dying with inflammatory symptoms that could be linked to the outbreak of the virus. The New York State Department of Health is now investigating approximately 100 cases of what could be a COVID-19-related illness in children under the age of 21. The symptoms officials have been seeing are similar to Kawasaki disease and toxic shock-like syndrome, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said during his daily COVID-19 briefing on Tuesday, May 12, held at the Binghamton University Sch…
COVID-19: NY Cases Of Mysterious Pediatric Disease Linked To Novel Coronavirus On Rise COVID-19: NY Cases Of Mysterious Pediatric Disease Linked To Novel Coronavirus On Rise
Covid-19: NY Cases Of Mysterious Pediatric Disease Linked To Novel Coronavirus On Rise The Hudson Valley has had an increase in children being admitted to hospitals with a mysterious inflammatory disease believed to be tied to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Last week, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that a child in Westchester died after being treated for pediatric multi-system inflammatory syndrome, which may be related to the outbreak of COVID-19. On Monday, May 11, healthcare officials announced that multiple children have been coming into New York hospitals daily, with at least 93 cases statewide, with more than a dozen being treated in the Hudson Valley. Accordi…
COVID-19: LI Cases Of Mysterious Pediatric Disease Linked To Novel Coronavirus On Rise COVID-19: LI Cases Of Mysterious Pediatric Disease Linked To Novel Coronavirus On Rise
Covid-19: LI Cases Of Mysterious Pediatric Disease Linked To Novel Coronavirus On Rise Long Island has had an increase in children being admitted to hospitals with a mysterious inflammatory disease believed to be tied to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Last week, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that a child died after being treated for pediatric multi-system inflammatory syndrome, which may be related to the outbreak of COVID-19. On Monday, May 11, healthcare officials announced that multiple children have been coming into Long Island hospitals daily, with at least 93 cases statewide, with more than 30 cases reportedly on Long Island. According to health officials, “w…
COVID-19: No Cases Of Mysterious Illness Linked To Children Have Been Reported In Connecticut COVID-19: No Cases Of Mysterious Illness Linked To Children Have Been Reported In Connecticut
Covid-19: No Cases Of Mysterious Illness Linked To Children Have Been Reported In Connecticut Though some children in neighboring states have died from a serious inflammatory disease linked to novel coronavirus (COVID-19), there have been no cases reported in Connecticut, according to the state’s Department of Health. In New York, at least three children have died from a mysterious illness that displays symptoms similar to Kawasaki disease or toxic shock-like syndrome. Over the weekend, the Connecticut Department of Public Health said that there have been no similar cases in the state. Earlier story - Ages, Residences Released Of Three Young New Yorkers Who Died From COVID-19 …
Ages, Residences Released Of Three Young New Yorkers Who Died From COVID-19 Linked Illness Ages, Residences Released Of Three Young New Yorkers Who Died From COVID-19 Linked Illness
Ages, Residences Released Of Three Young New Yorkers Who Died From Covid-19 Linked Illness The age ranges and places of residence have been released for two children and a teenager who died of possible complications from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) involving swollen blood vessels and heart problems. According to health officials, “while rare, we are seeing evidence that COVID-19 can cause severe illness in children.”  Statewide, there have been 73 reported cases of the syndrome, which is marked by symptoms are similar to Kawasaki disease, a rare inflammatory condition in children,and toxic shock-like syndrome. Most of the cases involve elementary-age children …
Third NY Child Dies From Illness Linked To COVID-19: 'Frightening New Development,' Cuomo Says Third NY Child Dies From Illness Linked To COVID-19: 'Frightening New Development,' Cuomo Says
Third NY Child Dies From Illness Linked To Covid-19: 'Frightening New Development,' Cuomo Says A third child has died in New York from a serious inflammatory disease linked to novel coronavirus (COVID-19), a development Gov. Andrew Cuomo' called "frightening." Cuomo announced the news on Saturday, May 9 at his daily news briefing, held in midtown Manhattan. It comes a day after the deaths of a Westchester boy, whose age was not released, and a 5-year-old at Mount Sinai’s Kravis Children’s Hospital in Manhattan. The age of the third child to die has also not been released. “This is the last thing that we need at this time, with all that is going on, with all the anxiety we have…
Child With Mysterious Illness Linked To COVID-19 Dies In Westchester Child With Mysterious Illness Linked To COVID-19 Dies In Westchester
Child With Mysterious Illness Linked To Covid-19 Dies In Westchester A child has died in Westchester from a serious inflammatory disease linked to novel coronavirus (COVID-19), county health officials announced. Westchester County Executive George Latimer said that 11 children have been treated for pediatric multi-system inflammatory syndrome at Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital in Valhalla, including the child, a boy, who died. Neither the boy's age nor place of residence were released. Statewide, there have been 73 reported cases of the syndrome in New York, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on Friday, May 8. According to health officials, “while rare,…