Francois Bolduc

@mycovidquestion Kawasaki syndrome is referred to as Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) and is characterized by a combination of symptoms including fever, rash and enlarged lymph nodes. The CDC has a nice summary of symptoms (scroll down): cdc.gov/coronavirus/20….

"What is the connection between Kawasaki disease and COVID? What symptoms should we be looking for in children?" - Judy, Family member of a child/teen/youth, speaking on their behalf

What's the link between #COVID19 and #Kawasaki disease? We approached @bolduc_francois for the answer. #MyCOVIDDisabilityQ

@mycovidquestion Thanks for this #MyCOVIDDisabilityQ. Individuals with #COVID19 sometimes have an inflammatory response similar to Kawasaki syndrome. A recent report from Italy also reveals an increase in the number of cases of Kawasaki syndrome since the pandemic: thelancet.com/journals/lance….

@mycovidquestion @RaeofSunshine79 Everyone's immunological response to the virus will be different. Here's a link discussing the virus and its affect on persons with different neurologic conditions: brainandlife.org/the-magazine/o…

Judy's #MyCOVIDDisability submission also asked about the link between #COVID19 and intellectual disabilities. We asked Francois Bolduc, @bolduc_francois, to also answer this one.