A newly identified disease that occurs in children and is linked to Covid-19 also affects adults, a new report has revealed.
The report, by the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), warns that ‘multisystem inflammatory syndrome’ (MIS-A) can even be fatal in adults.
MIS-A was first identified in children back in April, and causes increased inflammation of multiple organs.
It has several key symptoms, including a fever for more than 5 days, a rash, swollen glands in the neck, dry, cracked lips, red fingers or toes, red eyes and diarrhoea.
Studies have shown that MIS-A is linked to coronavirus, with many patients testing positive for the virus, or have antibodies against it, indicating a recent infection.
Now, the CDC has identified 27 cases of MIS-A in adults, aged 21-50.
In the report, the researchers, led by Dr Sapna Bamrah Morris, said: “These 27 patients had cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, dermatologic, and neurologic symptoms without severe respiratory illness and concurrently received positive test results for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
“Reports of these patients highlight the recognition of an illness referred to here as multisystem inflammatory syndrome in adults (MIS-A), the heterogeneity of clinical signs and symptoms, and the role for antibody testing in identifying similar cases among adults.”
Based on the findings, the researchers are calling for further research into MIS-A.
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They added: “Clinical suspicion and indicated SARS-CoV-2 testing, including antibody testing, might be needed to recognize and treat adults with MIS-A.
“Further research is needed to understand the pathogenesis and long-term effects of this condition.
“Ultimately, the recognition of MIS-A reinforces the need for prevention efforts to limit spread of SARS-CoV-2.”
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