Maharashtra is the most affected by Covid-19 in India. On the other hand, a different type of disease is seen among the children there. So far Corona positive hundred children have been admitted to the Wadia Hospital in Mumbai. Out of which 18 children have been victimized by PMIS.
According to physicians, the symptoms of PMIS are common, such as fever, skin rash, eye burns and stomach disorders. Symptoms of this disease are visible in children between ten months to fifteen years. According to the reports, which has increased the concern of doctors, 2 out of these 18 children have also died from the disease after recovering from corona. The Wadia Hospital has informed the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR). Its data is also being obtained from other places.
According to Dr. Shakuntala Prabhu, Medical Director of Wadia Hospital, 600 children have been tested since March. Out of these, 100 have become corona positive. 18 of them have seen symptoms of PMIS. These are Kawasaki-like symptoms, but Kawasaki is seen in young children. While PMIS is being seen in children between 10 months to 15 years. According to Shakuntala Prabhu, it is important to recognize the symptoms of this disease in time, only then can it be treated. Many children have recovered. Those who died came here in critical condition. The child who died had these symptoms for a long time but it was not known at the time. It is necessary to identify it on time. It is rare and we are seeing this disease right now.
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