Recent reports have described in the pediatric population a new type of hyperinflammatory response manifested following contact with SARS-CoV-2, with some of the clinical features attributable to Kawasaki disease (KD). The purpose of this commentary is to remark on a possible recent association between SARS-CoV-2 and KD. Although today little is known about the etiology of KD, the most accepted hypothesis is that of a probable viral etiology, therefore, even the SARS-CoV-2 virus could trigger, in genetically predisposed subjects, an exaggerated inflammatory response that is clinically evident like the one described in KD.

Romina Gallizzi, G.C. (2020). Kawasaki disease epidemic: pitfalls. THE ITALIAN JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS, 46(1) [10.1186/s13052-020-00887-4].

Kawasaki disease epidemic: pitfalls

Giovanni Corsello;
2020-01-01

Abstract

Recent reports have described in the pediatric population a new type of hyperinflammatory response manifested following contact with SARS-CoV-2, with some of the clinical features attributable to Kawasaki disease (KD). The purpose of this commentary is to remark on a possible recent association between SARS-CoV-2 and KD. Although today little is known about the etiology of KD, the most accepted hypothesis is that of a probable viral etiology, therefore, even the SARS-CoV-2 virus could trigger, in genetically predisposed subjects, an exaggerated inflammatory response that is clinically evident like the one described in KD.
2020
Settore MED/38 - Pediatria Generale E Specialistica
Romina Gallizzi, G.C. (2020). Kawasaki disease epidemic: pitfalls. THE ITALIAN JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS, 46(1) [10.1186/s13052-020-00887-4].
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