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