Affiliations 

  • 1 Hospital Seri Manjung, Department of Paediatrics, Perak, Malaysia. [email protected]
  • 2 Hospital Sultanah Bahiyah, Department of Paediatrics, Kedah, Malaysia
Med J Malaysia, 2018 12;73(6):410-412.
PMID: 30647216

Abstract

Kawasaki disease is an autoimmune disease that commonly affects children below the age of 5 years. It is a vasculitic disease of unknown aetiology effecting the skin, eyes, lymph nodes and mucosal layer. Intravenous Immunoglobulin (IVIG) and aspirin therapy are the mainstay treatment however a number of cases have been shown to be refractory to this treatment. Evidence regarding approach and treatment for such cases is limited. This case report is to share our experience in the management of Refractive Kawasaki disease at a district level.

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