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Some kids face severe heart damage after rare illness linked to COVID-19, researchers say – KETK | FOX51 | EastTexasMatters.com

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Dr. Alvaro Moreira poured over hundreds of cases trying to get a better understanding of a mystery illness that strikes after a COVID-19 infection.  His team analyzed and studied Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) diagnoses.…

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AUSTIN (KXAN)  Dr. Alvaro Moreira poured over hundreds of cases trying to get a better understanding of a mystery illness that strikes after a COVID-19 infection. 
His team analyzed and studied Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) diagnoses. 
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the illness can cause inflammation to different body parts, including the heart. 
Dr. Alvaro Moreira said MIS-C can strike healthy children without warning 3-4 weeks after asym…

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