Authors: Akca, Ummusen Kaya, Kesici, Selman, Ozsurekci, Yasemin, Aykan, Hayrettin Hakan, Batu, Ezgi Deniz, Atalay, Erdal, Demir, Selcan, Sag, Vuralli, Dogus, Bayrakci, Benan, Bilginer, Yelda, Ozen, Seza
Venue: Rheumatology International
Type: Publication
Abstract: Children with Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) are being reported to have manifestations of hyperinflammatory states and/or Kawasaki-like disease. In this study, we investigated children with typical and atypical Kawasaki disease (KD) likely to be associated with COVID-19. We have reported four children with Kawasaki-like disease probably associated with COVID-19. The clinical features were consistent with incomplete KD in three patients. SARS-CoV-2 RT-PCR was positive in one and the serology was positive in one patient with negative RT-PCR....
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Topics: 
Internal medicine
Pediatrics
Immunology
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