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Review
. 2013 Sep;49(9):704-8.
doi: 10.1111/jpc.12172. Epub 2013 Apr 7.

Update on Kawasaki disease: epidemiology, aetiology and pathogenesis

Deane Yim  1 , Nigel Curtis, Michael Cheung, David Burgner
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Update on Kawasaki disease: epidemiology, aetiology and pathogenesis

Deane Yim et al. J Paediatr Child Health. 2013 Sep.

Abstract

Kawasaki disease is an acute systemic vasculitis predominantly affecting young children. It is due to an abnormal host response to as yet unidentified infectious trigger(s). Kawasaki disease may cause coronary artery damage, long-term cardiovascular morbidity and occasionally mortality, especially if the diagnosis is missed or timely treatment is not given. This is the first of two updates on Kawasaki disease. Here we review recent advances in epidemiology, possible aetiologies, host susceptibility and pathogenesis of this fascinating condition.

Keywords: Kawasaki disease; aetiology; pathogenesis; review.

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  • Kawasaki disease in Campbelltown, a suburban hospital.
    Edwards M, Tinoco-Mendoza G, Tovmassian D, Ling T, Teh JR, Ong C, Mudgil P, Whitehall J. Edwards M, et al. J Paediatr Child Health. 2015 Apr;51(4):466-7. doi: 10.1111/jpc.12869. J Paediatr Child Health. 2015. PMID: 25828186 No abstract available.

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