Milford Boy, 5, Battles COVID-19, And Rare Inflammatory Condition

MILFORD, CT — Jace Bruno, 5, of Milford, not only battled the coronavirus but also a rare inflammatory condition that children often contract after COVID-19, the New Haven Register reports.

Jace's condition can be deadly. But after some persistence by Jace's mother, Kendall, doctor's figured out what was ailing the boy, and he is now home from the hospital, the New Haven Register reports.

At one point his fever skyrocketed to more than 105, and he was shaking, according to the Register. Doctors plan to keep a close eye on him to ensure the condition doesn't affect his heart.

According to the CDC website, "Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) is a condition where different body parts can become inflamed, including the heart, lungs, kidneys, brain, skin, eyes, or gastrointestinal organs.

"Children with MIS-C may have a fever and various symptoms, including abdominal (gut) pain, vomiting, diarrhea, neck pain, rash, bloodshot eyes, or feeling extra tired. We do not yet know what causes MIS-C. However, many children with MIS-C had the virus that causes COVID-19, or had been around someone with COVID-19," the CDC concludes.

All told there have been 25-49 cases of MIS-C in Connecticut, according to the CDC. In the United States there have been 3,185 cases and 36 reported deaths.

>>>Read the full in-depth New Haven Register feature story on Jace here.