Kawasaki disease

Abstract

SummaryIn this review, I have outlined the clinical picture, epidemiology, pathology, etiology, and current treatment and management of Kawasaki disease. The disease in question has unique features which cannot be classified into any of the categories of conventional pediatric diseases, and thus the elucidation of the etiology and mode of onset may well raise many new medical problems. It is hoped that young practitioners of clinical and fundamental medicine will be able to resolve the problems relating to the disease which remain as quickly as possible.