Amebic Liver Abscess and Kawasaki Disease
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Date
2019-06
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Indian Academy of Pediatrics
Abstract
Background: Co-occurrence of amebic hepatitis and Kawasaki disease has not beenreported previously. Case characteristics: We describe two children (aged 4 y and 5 y)with Kawasaki disease and coexisting liver abscess. They were treated with intravenousimmunoglobulins with/without percutaneous drainage in combination with amebicidalagents. Outcome: Both the children were completely cured of the amebic hepatitis, andhad normalization and regression of coronaries at follow-up. Message: We report theco-existence of amebic hepatitis with Kawasaki disease.
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Feverofunknownorigin, Superantigen, Vasculitis.
Citation
Viswanathan Vijay, Singh Ishita, Sane S. Amebic Liver Abscess and Kawasaki Disease. Indian Pediatrics. 2019 Jun; 56(6): 504-505