Australian hospitalisations for Kawasaki disease, 1993-1994 to 2017-2018.

Published in: Journal of paediatrics and child health (2020)

Kawasaki disease is uncommon among Australia children, but its incidence is increasing. As there are no known preventable risk factors for the disease, prompt identification and treatment remain crucial to minimising the risk of cardiovascular sequelae.

Keyphrases

young adults
risk factors
emergency department
adverse drug
replacement therapy
smoking cessation