Seasonality of Kawasaki Disease: A Global Perspective

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Burns J. C., Herzog L., Fabri O., Tremoulet A. H., Rodo X., Uehara R., ...More

PLOS ONE, vol.8, no.9, 2013 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

• Publication Type: Article / Article
• Volume: 8 Issue: 9
• Publication Date: 2013
• Doi Number: 10.1371/journal.pone.0074529
• Journal Name: PLOS ONE
• Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
• Open Archive Collection: AVESIS Open Access Collection
• Ankara University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Background: Understanding global seasonal patterns of Kawasaki disease (KD) may provide insight into the etiology of this vasculitis that is now the most common cause of acquired heart disease in children in developed countries worldwide.