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Kawasaki disease in Malaysia
1Department of Paediatrics, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kelantan, Malaysia.
Annals of Tropical Paediatrics
|September 1, 1996
Summary
Seven Malaysian children with Kawasaki disease (KD) showed varied symptoms, with a low incidence of cardiac complications. Their clinical features differ from Asian neighbors but align with Western populations.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Rheumatology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Kawasaki disease (KD) is a critical pediatric illness.
- Understanding KD epidemiology and clinical presentation is vital for early diagnosis and management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the clinical characteristics and outcomes of Kawasaki disease in Malaysian children.
- To compare Malaysian KD cases with international data.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective case series of seven Malaysian children diagnosed with KD.
- Literature review of previously reported Malaysian KD cases.
- Comparative analysis of epidemiological and clinical data.
Main Results:
- Seven cases of KD reported over 8 years; average age 29.4 months; 4/7 were boys.
- Ileus, gallbladder hydrops, and pneumonia were observed; coronary artery dilatation in only one patient.
- Malaysian KD features differ from Singapore/Japan but resemble Thailand, Australia, and North America; low cardiac complication rates.
Conclusions:
- Kawasaki disease in Malaysia presents with unique epidemiological and clinical features.
- Malaysian children with KD have a lower incidence of cardiac complications compared to some Asian countries.
- Further research is needed to understand regional variations in KD presentation and outcomes.