The characteristic laboratory findings of non-responsiveness to intravenous immunoglobulin in children with Kawasaki disease

Purpose : Although intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) treatment is an effective first-line treatment for Kawasaki disease, 10-20% of the patients develop persistent fever or coronary artery complications. Medical records of Kawasaki disease patients were reviewed to assess the characteristic...

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Main Authors: Han Gil Cho, Young Kuk Cho, Jae Sook Ma
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Korean Pediatric Society 2010-02-01
Series:Korean Journal of Pediatrics
Online Access:http://www.kjp.or.kr/upload/2010530218-20100302114302.PDF