Abbreviations: ARDS = acute respiratory distress syndrome; BNP = brain natriuretic peptide; PICU =pediatric  intensive care unit; IQR = interquartile range; NT-proBNP = N-terminal pro b-type natriuretic peptide; PCR = polymerase chain reaction.Fever is the most important finding found in MIS-C. The gene discussed is NPPB; the disease is acute respiratory distress syndrome.