Table 1.
Demographic characteristic and SARS-CoV-2 status of a studied group.
| All (399) | MIS-C (274) | |
|---|---|---|
| Male sex | 250 (63%) | 171 (62%) |
| Age (years) | 7.8 (3.9–11.5) | 8.8 (5.2–12.1) |
| Ethnicity | ||
| White | 397 (99%) | 273 (100%) |
| Asian | 2 (1%) | 1 (0%) |
| Comorbidity | 58 (19%) | 38 (18%) |
| Asthma | 13 (3%) | 11 (4%) |
| Obesity | 29 (8%) | 16 (7%) |
| Neurological disorder | 7 (2%) | 6 (2%) |
| Immunosuppression | 3 (1%) | 1 (0%) |
| BMI Z-score | 0.0 (− 0.8 to 0.9) | 0.1 (− 0.8 to 0.9) |
| SARS-CoV-2 tests and anamnesis | ||
| Contact with a confirmed COVID-19 case | 144 (45%) | 120 (52%) |
| Confirmed preceding SARS-CoV-2 infection | 30 (9%) | 24 (10%) |
| Positive SARS-CoV RT-PCR result | 41 (12%) | 29 (13%) |
| Positive antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 at admission | 262 (80%) | 241 (95%) |
Binary data given as count (per-cent), and numerical data as median (interquartile range).
BMI body mass index, COVID-19 coronavirus disease 2019, RT-PCR real-time transcription polymerase chain reaction, SARS-CoV-2 severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2.