The first case of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children associated with COVID-19 has been confirmed in Montana, state and Teton County officials said Saturday.
The patient, a Teton County resident between 10 and 19, received treatment at Primary Children’s Hospital in Salt Lake City, officials with the Montana Department of Health and Human Services and the Teton County Health Department said.
The patient has been discharged and is recovering. The patient is not infectious and does not need to further isolate, officials said, adding it the only case of MIS-C in Montana, officials said. Most states have 10 or fewer reported cases.
Dr. Greg Holzman, state Medical Officer, said while MIS-C is rare, he said with more children becoming infected with COVID19, "we would expect to see more cases of this serious disease in our communities.”
The news comes hours before the state posted 89 newly confirmed cases of COVID-19 early Sunday, bringing the total number to 7,340.
Of those, 5,283 have recovered and 1,953 are active, according to the state's website, covid19.mt.gov. Montana reports 131 people are hospitalized out of 432 hospitalizations. The number of deaths remained at 104 from the day before.
There have been 246,661 tests administered, which is 1,280 more than what was reported Saturday.
Yellowstone County had 41 new cases, Rosebud had 28, Gallatin had five, Dawson had four, Flathead had three, Missoula, Musselshell and Sweet Grass counties each had two and Madison and McCone each had one, the state said.
Cascade County Sheriff Jesse Slaughter said Saturday 10 more inmates and one staff member tested positive for COVID-19 at the Cascade County Detention Center. Slaughter first announced an outbreak at the jail on Aug. 24, when 53 inmates and two staff members tested positive for COVID-19.
Cascade County on Saturday said it had gained 15 new COVID-19 cases overall.
MIS-C is very uncommon, Melissa Moyer, director of the Teton County Health Department, said in a news release. She said parents should call their primary care providers if their child is showing new or unusual symptoms including persistent fever, abdominal pain with or without vomiting or diarrhea, neck pain, rash, bloodshot eyes, feeling extra tired, or respiratory symptoms such as shortness of breath.
“While the majority of children appear to have mild or asymptomatic infection, it is important to remember that some children can develop serious complications like these,” Moyer said. “We are so grateful that our young Teton County resident is recovered and back at home!”
As of Sunday, Teton County had two active cases of COVID-19 and 16 recoveries, according to the state's website, covid19.mt.gov.
MIS-C is newly recognized, often causing a fever, evidence of inflammation and severe illness involving more than two organs, the Associated Press reported Aug. 18.
Symptoms can vary, but sometimes resemble toxic shock syndrome or Kawasaki disease, another rare illness that can cause fever, inflammation of the blood vessels, lymph nodes and mucous membranes in kids, according to AP. Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children can cause coronary arteries and other blood vessels to enlarge or form aneurysms.
The first report of MIS-C in the United States was in mid-May. More than 40 states have reported at least one case, state and county officials said. As of Aug. 20, 694 confirmed cases have been reported nationwide.
In regard to COVID-19, Montana crossed the 7,000 mark for confirmed cases early Friday and listed its 100th death.
The state hit 6,000 cases on Aug. 20. Montana had its first confirmed report of coronavirus on March 1. On Aug. 1, it reached 4,000 cases and tallied 5,000 by Aug. 11. Officials have said the increase was due to more testing and the fact people were being less vigilant about the coronavirus.
The Associated Press contributed to this story. Phil Drake is our eye on the state capitol. For tips, suggestions or comment, he can be reached at 406-231-9021 or pdrake@greatfallstribune.com. To support his work, subscribe today and receive a special offer.
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