Clinical & laboratory profiles and treatment outcome of Kawasaki disease in children: Experience from a tertiary care hospital.

ABSTRACT:

Background

A total of 40 cases of Kawasaki Disease (KD), diagnosed & categorized on the basis of criteria set by the American Heart Association were studied. We sought to evaluate their clinical and laboratory analysis along with their treatment.

Methods

After inclusion, they underwent thorough clinical and laboratory analysis and were treated with intravenous immunoglobulin and aspirin. Their clinical & laboratory findings and treatment outcome were analyzed further using Epi info and at a probability of (p value) < 0.05, was considered statistically significant.

Results

The mean age of the cases was 4.1 ± 2.9 years and boys outnumber the girls (57% vs. 43%). Most (65%) of the cases were incomplete KD compared to 35% as complete KD. The mean duration of fever was 11.

SUBMITTER: Khan S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12494243 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature