Table 4.
Comparison Between Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children, Kawasaki Disease, and Kawasaki Disease Shock Syndrome
| MIS-C | KD | KD-shock syndrome | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Age - Years (IQR) | 9 (5.7-14) | 2.7 (1.4-4.7) | 3.8 (0.2-18) |
| WBC | ↑↑ | ↑ | ↑ |
| Lymphocytes | ↓ | Normal | Normal |
| Neutrophils | ↑↑ | ↑ | ↑ |
| Hemoglobin | ↓↓ | Normal or ↓ | Normal or ↓ |
| Platelets | ↓ | ↑↑ | ↑↑ |
| CRP | ↑↑↑ | ↑ | ↑↑ |
| Ferritin | ↑ | Normal | Normal |
| Albumin | ↓↓ | Normal or ↓ | ↓ |
| NT-proBNP | ↑↑↑ | Normal or ↑ | ↑↑ |
| Troponin | ↑ | Normal | Normal |
| D-Dimer | ↑↑↑ | ↑ | ↑↑ |
Comparison extracted from Whittaker et al [49]. CRP: C-reactive protein, KD: Kawasaki disease, NT-proBNP: N-terminal pro hormone B-type natriuretic peptide, MIS-C: Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children.