Clinical characteristics, treatments, and complications of Kawasaki disease in Peruvian children: a retrospective observational study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Kawasaki disease (KD) is a rare medium-sized vessel vasculitis that is the leading cause of acquired heart disease in children. However, most studies on KD focused on its occurrence in infants aged <6 months.

Objectives

To evaluate the clinical characteristics, treatments, and complications of KD in Peruvian children.

Design

Retrospective observational study.

Methods

We collected data from patients aged <18 years who were diagnosed with KD and hospitalized at four healthcare institutions in Lima, Peru, between 2010 and 2022. Clinical characteristics, treatments, and complications were described overall and by age (groups A: <6 months, B: 6 to <12 months, C: 1 to <5 years, and D: ⩾5 years).

Results

The median age was 2.3 years (interquartile ra

SUBMITTER: Atamari-Anahui N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12715140 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature