Advances in epidemiology, etiology and pathogenesis of Kawasaki disease
10.3969/j.issn.1000-3606.2014.02.021
- VernacularTitle:川崎病流行病学、病因和发病机制的新进展
- Author:
Bo YANG
;
Yijie ZHU
;
Jun LUO
;
Zhaoyan ZHANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Kawasaki disease;
epidemiology;
etiology;
pathogenesis;
genetic susceptibility
- From:
Journal of Clinical Pediatrics
2014;(2):189-192
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Kawasaki disease (KD) is an acute systemic vasculitis that primarily affects young children between 6 months and 4 years old. Coronary arteritis is an important clinical feature of KD because it is associated with aneurysms and thromboembolic events that can lead to severe complications, even sudden death. To date, the etiology and pathogenesis of Kawasaki disease has not been understood completely. In this paper, we will review the recent advances in epidemiology, etiology, pathogenesis and genetic susceptibility of Kawasa-ki disease.
