COVID-19 and Kawasaki syndrome: should we really be surprised?
Rohit S. Loomba, Enrique G. Villarreal, Saúl Flores
Abstract
A hyperinflammatory response to COVID-19 is being described in children. While this presents, and responds to management, similar to that of Kawasaki Disease it is being coined a new entity. But is it really? We explore how this phenomenon may be Kawasaki Disease with a new trigger.
Topics & Concepts
Kawasaki diseaseMedicineCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)2019-20 coronavirus outbreakSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)Intensive care medicineCardiologyDiseaseVirologyInternal medicineInfectious disease (medical specialty)OutbreakArteryKawasaki Disease and Coronary ComplicationsMechanical Circulatory Support DevicesCOVID-19 Clinical Research Studies