Across the country, doctors are reporting they are seeing cases of children with a rare inflammatory condition that is linked to the coronavirus.

The illness, known as Pediatric Inflammatory Multi-System Syndrome (PIMS), is similar to a disorder known as Kawasaki Disease. Symptoms include high fever, rashes and inflammation that can affect organs, including the heart.

In Los Angeles, doctors at the Children’s Hospital have treated 16 patients who have exhibited symptoms consistent with this condition since April.

Across the country, doctors are reporting they are seeing cases of children with a rare inflammatory condition that is linked to the coronavirus.
The illness, known as Pediatric Inflammatory Multi-System Syndrome (PIMS), is similar to a disorder known as Kawasaki Disease. Symptoms include high fever, rashes and inflammation that can affect organs, including the heart.
In Los Angeles, doctors at the Children&rsquo;s Hospital have treated 16 patients who have exhibited symptoms consistent with this condition since April.

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