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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:
Overview
Common risk factors in the development of Kawasaki disease are believed to be environmental, genetic, and viral.
Risk Factors
- Common risk factors in the development of Kawasaki disease are believed to be environmental, genetic, and viral.[1]
- Kawasaki disease affects children of all races and ages and both genders.[2]
- Kawasaki disease occurs most often in children of Asian and Pacific Island descent.
- Kawasaki disease is more likely to affect boys than girls.
- Most cases of Kawasaki disease occur in children younger than 5 years of age.
- Kawasaki disease is rare in children older than 8 years of age.
References
- ↑ Sánchez-Manubens, Judith; Bou, Rosa; Anton, Jordi (2014). "Diagnosis and classification of Kawasaki disease". Journal of Autoimmunity. 48-49: 113–117. doi:10.1016/j.jaut.2014.01.010. ISSN 0896-8411.
- ↑ Saguil A, Fargo M, Grogan S (March 2015). "Diagnosis and management of kawasaki disease". Am Fam Physician. 91 (6): 365–71. PMID 25822554.