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J Pediatr Infect Dis 2010; 05(02): 211-213
DOI: 10.3233/JPI-2010-0241
Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart – New York

Case of concurrent influenza A and Kawasaki disease

Melissa Sheiko
a   Department of Infectious Disease, University of Washington, Seattle Children’s Hospital, Seattle, WA, USA
,
Viju Soma
a   Department of Infectious Disease, University of Washington, Seattle Children’s Hospital, Seattle, WA, USA
,
Nicholas Moss
a   Department of Infectious Disease, University of Washington, Seattle Children’s Hospital, Seattle, WA, USA
,
Lisa Frenkel
a   Department of Infectious Disease, University of Washington, Seattle Children’s Hospital, Seattle, WA, USA
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12 June 2009

12 October 2009

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28 July 2015 (online)

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Abstract

A 15-month-old male with fever, malaise, rash, cracked lips and influenza A in respiratory secretions was noted to have slight edema of his feet and a rising C-reactive protein. Echocardiography revealed dilated coronary arteries, which confirmed concomitant Kawasaki disease. During influenza season, heightened suspicion for Kawasaki disease is warranted, as symptoms shared between these illnesses can cause delayed diagnosis and treatment.

Keywords

Kawasaki disease - influenza A - diagnosis