Abstract
Background
The outcome of Kawasaki disease (KD) depends on cardiovascular complications (CVCs).Objectives
This study aimed to explore diagnostic features and CVCs in Tunisian patients with KD.Methods
In total, 33 Tunisian patients (age, 2.9 ± 2.2 years) fulfilling the diagnosis criteria of KD, were retrospectively reviewed. Nonparametric tests were used to compare the two groups with regards to coronary complications (CCs).Results
Diagnosis of KD was established at day 11 ± 5.1 from the beginning of the fever. Apyrexia was obtained in an average of 29 h after completion of intravenous immunoglobulin. CVCs were identified in 52% of cases: CC in 15 patients (giant aneurysm >8 mm in five patients) and non-CCs in 6 patients (severe in three patients). CCs were more frequently associated with the male sex (p = 0.037), fever lasting >8 days (p = 0.028) and longer time to apyrexia (p = 0.031).Conclusion
In Tunisia, better knowledge and monitoring of KD are warranted.References
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