Kawasaki disease in children with Bacillus Calmette-Guérin scar reactivity: Focus on coronary outcomes
Journal
Journal of the Formosan Medical Association = Taiwan yi zhi
Date Issued
2023-05-02
Author(s)
Yang, Ming-Chun
Wu, Kun-Lang
Huang, Chi-Nan
Liu, Yi-Ching
Chien, Yu-Hsuan
Fu, Chun-Min
Lim, Hing-Ka
Chin, Chia-Yi
Wu, Jiunn-Ren
Liu, Hsin-Ming
Sun, Li-Chen
Lee, Chee-Yew
Su, Yi-Hsuan
Wang, Yi-Fang
Abstract
/Purpose: Reactivity at the Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) scar is a pathognomonic feature of Kawasaki disease (KD). However, its value in predicting KD outcomes has not been emphasized. This study explored the clinical significance of BCG scar redness with respect to coronary artery outcomes.
Subjects
Bacillus Calmette-Guérin; Coronary artery abnormalities; Kawasaki disease; Outcome; Risk factor
Type
journal article