Pediatrics international : official journal of the Japan Pediatric Society
Revision of diagnostic guidelines for Kawasaki disease (the 5th revised edition)
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.
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Published by Pediatrics international : official journal of the Japan Pediatric Society, 2005. The guideline itself is at the source linked here.
Prognia summarises this guideline for reference and education. It is not medical advice. Always check the official guideline and current local protocols before acting on it.
At a glance
- Published
- 2005
- Applies to
- 🇯🇵 Japan
- Scope
- National
- Journal
- Pediatrics international : official journal of the Japan Pediatric Society
- PubMed
- 15771703
- Added to Prognia
- 23 July 2026
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