During the fifth wave of the pandemic in Hong Kong, there is a rising trend in children being infected with COVID-19. Some children suffer from sequelae such as croup, also known as laryngotracheobronchitis, and acute encephalitis.
MIS-C Patients and Complications.
There are also reports of children showing temporary blindness. Doctors pointed out that most Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome (MIS-C) patients are not vaccinated. He urged parents to get their children vaccinated as soon as possible.
While croup is a bronchial infection, encephalitis is a brain inflammation, both of which are caused by viruses.
According to Mayo Clinic, “Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) is a serious condition that appears to be linked to coronavirus disease, COVID-19.”…