학술논문
Revision of diagnostic guidelines for Kawasaki disease (the 5th revised edition)
Document Type
Academic Journal
Author
Source
Pediatrics International. Apr 01, 2005 47(2):232-234
Subject
Language
English
ISSN
1328-8067
Abstract
Diagnostic guidelines for Kawasaki Disease was revised to meet the present situation in 2002. This issue intends to explain new guidelines and their backgrounds. Major alterations are interpretation of cases with 4 or fewer febrile days shortened by early intravenous immunoglobulin treatment, and the clinical importance of atypical (incomplete, or suspected) cases.