Coronavirus disease 2019–related Kawasaki-like disease in an adult: A case report
Mohammad Yassine Chérif, Jeroen de Filette, S. André, Prochore Kamgang, Bertrand Richert, Philippe Clevenbergh
Abstract
In late 2019, a new viral infection emerged from China, spreading worldwide to cause a pandemic. This coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). Different clinical patterns have occurred, including a Kawasaki-like disease in children.1 This report describes a similar case in an adult.
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Kawasaki diseaseMedicinePandemicCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)CoronavirusDiseaseSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)2019-20 coronavirus outbreakBetacoronavirusVirologyImmunologyInfectious disease (medical specialty)PathologyOutbreakInternal medicineArteryKawasaki Disease and Coronary ComplicationsMechanical Circulatory Support DevicesCOVID-19 Clinical Research Studies