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Difference between multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children and Kawasaki disease.
| MIS-C | KD | |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 8–11 years | Infants and children <5 years of age |
| Sex ratio (M/F) | 1:1 | 1.5:1 |
| Gastrointestinal symtoms | + | − |
| Myocardial dysfunction | + | − |
| Coronary Aneurism | + | − |
| Organ dysfunction | + | − |
| Inflammatory markers | + | + |
| Fatality rate | 1.4%–1.7% | 0.01% |
