Kawasaki disease (KD) is an acute inflammatory disease affecting children below 5 years of age causing systemic vasculitis with predilection for coronary arteries . Although the pathogenesis of KD is unknown, viral infections and genetic factors can trigger this disease. This article provides insights into the diagnosis and management of KD. Kawasaki disease and COVID-19 Recent research indicates a possible link between SARS-CoV-2 infection and the emergence of KD.
According to a case report published in the journal Case Reports in Pediatrics in 2020, a COVID-19 infected toddler presented with clinical features of Kawasaki disease (KD). Another study published in the journal Indian Pediatrics in 2020, revealed that 26% of COVID-19 infected children showed coronary artery dilation which is a characteristic feature of KD. These studies indicate that KD could be one of the rare…
