Kawasaki disease in a father and son
F Iwata1, Y Hanawa, H Takashima
1Department of Pediatrics, Tobu Regional Hospital, Tokyo, Japan.
Abstract:
The pathogenesis and etiology of Kawasaki disease are unknown, but some studies suggest increased genetic susceptibility. The case is presented of an infant with Kawasaki disease whose father suffered from the same illness 21 years previously. The A, B and C loci of the HLA antigens were examined.
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