WHO Says Symptoms of Mystery Syndrome in Children Include Rash, Fever

A medical professional from Children's National Hospital carries a CCP virus specimen at Trinity University in Washington on April 2, 2020. Drew Angerer/Getty Images

Symptoms of a mysterious new condition appearing in children in Europe and North America include extended fever, shock, and diarrhea, the World Health Organization (WHO) says.

The WHO describes the syndrome as a “multisystem inflammatory disorder,” and some scientists believe the new condition is linked to COVID-19.