Skip to main page content
U.S. flag

An official website of the United States government

Dot gov

The .gov means it’s official.
Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you’re on a federal government site.

Https

The site is secure.
The https:// ensures that you are connecting to the official website and that any information you provide is encrypted and transmitted securely.

Access keys NCBI Homepage MyNCBI Homepage Main Content Main Navigation
Review
. 2018 Jan;21(1):64-69.
doi: 10.1111/1756-185X.13220. Epub 2017 Dec 5.

Role of intravenous immunoglobulin in the treatment of Kawasaki disease

Mindy S Lo  1   2 , Jane W Newburger  2   3
Affiliations
Review

Role of intravenous immunoglobulin in the treatment of Kawasaki disease

Mindy S Lo et al. Int J Rheum Dis. 2018 Jan.

Abstract

Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIg) is a purified plasma product that is used for many immune-deficient conditions and autoimmune conditions. Use of IVIg for treatment for Kawasaki disease (KD) is critical for control of inflammation. The American Heart Association (AHA) recommends a single infusion of 2 g/kg preferably given during the first 10 days of illness. In this review, we have discussed the possible mechanisms of action of IVIg in KD and its clinical usage in this condition.

Keywords: Kawasaki disease; intravenous immunoglobulin.

PubMed Disclaimer

MeSH terms

Substances

LinkOut - more resources