BATON ROUGE – Louisiana reports its fourth fatal case of coronavirus in children.
On Monday, the state reported its fourth death linked to Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children, a serious health condition in young people under the age of 21, where various body organs can arise and fail. These include the heart, lungs, kidneys, brain, skin, eyes or gastrointestinal organs.
“Four deaths between ages 2 and 19 have occurred in young people diagnosed with MIS-C in Louisiana,” the Department of Health said in a statement Monday. “Underlying medical conditions were reported in two out of four deaths. While individuals with underlying health conditions are at higher risk, anyone can be susceptible to serious health consequences associated with COVID-19. All Louisians must wear a mask and exercise social distance to stop the distribution of COVID-19. “
Louisiana has seen an increase in the disease in recent months, with 44 known cases reported in the state since Aug. 10. These cases were found in children aged 1 month to 19 years old.
The state reported its first death attributed to the disease back in May.
Children with MIS-C may have fever and various symptoms including abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, neck pain, rash, bloodshot eyes or feeling extra tired. The specific cause of MIS-C is not yet understood, but it is known to occur in some children and adolescents who have been assigned COVID-19 or who have been exposed to another individual with COVID-19.
