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Background
Kawasaki disease is suspected to be triggered by previous infection. The prevention measures for COVID-19 have reportedly reduced transmission of certain infectious diseases. Under these circumstances, the prevention measures for COVID-19 may reduce the incidence of Kawasaki disease.
Method
We conducted a retrospective study using regist...
Kawasaki disease (KD) is an acute febrile vasculitis of an unknown cause. It affects children ≤5 year of age, even if cases over 5 years old have been also reported. It is the commonest cause of acquired heart diseases in children which may lead to serious morbidity and mortality. The complications and mortality increase when the diagnosis is delay...
