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Kawasaki disease--Indian perspective.

R N Pendse¹, H Bhandari, A K Vats

¹Bhandari Children Hospital, 90-L-Road, Bhupalpura, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India.

Indian Journal of Pediatrics

|September 21, 2001

Summary

Kawasaki disease, a rare condition in India, typically affects young children. Indian patients exhibit a lower incidence of cardiac complications compared to Western populations, suggesting a milder disease course.

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Area of Science:

Pediatrics
Cardiology
Rheumatology

Background:

Kawasaki disease is an acute febrile illness of unknown cause, primarily affecting children under five.
It is a significant cause of acquired heart disease in developed nations.
The incidence and reported cases of Kawasaki disease in India are notably low.

Observation:

This report details two pediatric cases of Kawasaki disease in India, both presenting with a benign clinical course.
A comparative analysis with Western literature was performed.
Cardiac complication rates were specifically examined in Indian versus Western patients.

Findings:

Indian patients with Kawasaki disease showed a cardiac complication rate of approximately 10%.
This contrasts with Western literature, where cardiac complication rates are reported around 30%.
The observed lower incidence of cardiac issues in Indian children may explain the infrequent reporting of this condition in India.

Implications:

The findings suggest a potentially milder presentation or lower predisposition to cardiac sequelae in Indian children with Kawasaki disease.
This could influence diagnostic and management strategies in regions with low reported incidence.
Further research is warranted to understand the epidemiological and etiological factors contributing to these geographical differences.

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