The global epidemiology of Kawasaki disease: Review and future perspectives
Journal
Global Cardiology Science and Practice
Journal Volume
2017
Journal Issue
3
Pages
20
Date Issued
2017
Author(s)
Abstract
Kawasaki disease (KD) is one of the most common childhood vasculitides and may lead to coronary arterial complications. KD has been reported in more than 60 countries over five continents. Previous publications have provided a comprehensive description of the epidemiologic features of KD including incidence, age of onset, seasonal trends, and rates of cardiac lesions. However, the interactions among the KD patients, time (seasons) and place have been less well studied. We review the current global epidemiology of KD and focus on the longitudinal changes in incidence, seasonality and response to intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) therapy.
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Publisher
HBKU Press
Type
review