Kawasaki Disease Associated with Streptococcal Infection and Facial Nerve Palsy: A Case Report

Kawasaki Disease Associated with Streptococcal Infection and Facial Nerve Palsy: A Case Report

Background: Kawasaki disease (mucocutaneous lymph node syndrome), an acute febrile vasculitis of childhood that affects medium and small-sized arteries, is uncommonly reported in the West African subregion. Its diagnosis relies on the presence of a constellation of clinical signs which could mimic o...

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Main Authors: Abdullahi Musa, Abiola A. Olorukooba, Sakinatu M. Abdullahi, Sani Musa, Hauwa U. Makarfi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Ntec Specialist 2022-01-01
Series:Kanem Journal of Medical Sciences
Subjects:
kawasaki disease
streptococcal infection
facial nerve palsy
Online Access:https://www.ajol.info/index.php/kjms/article/view/236576/223535

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