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Recurrent Kawasaki Disease With Kawasaki Disease Shock Syndrome: A Case Report and Literature Review.

Authors :
Ip, Chong Pak
Lei, Cheng
Chan, Yan
Source :
Clinical Pediatrics. Nov2024, Vol. 63 Issue 11, p1498-1501. 4p.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

The article presents a case study of a 6-year-old girl experiencing recurrent Kawasaki disease (KD) accompanied by Kawasaki disease shock syndrome (KDSS). Topics discussed include the challenges in diagnosing KDSS, the elevated inflammatory markers indicating severity, and the management strategies implemented, including the use of intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) and antiplatelet therapy.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00099228
Volume :
63
Issue :
11
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Clinical Pediatrics
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
180151514
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1177/00099228241233987