Simultaneous development of Kawasaki disease following acute human adenovirus infection in monozygotic twins: A case report
Abstract Background The etiology of Kawasaki disease (KD) remains unknown. However, many studies have suggested that specific genetic factors and/or some infectious agents underlie the onset of KD. Previous studies have suggested that human adenovirus (HAdV) is one of the triggering pathogens of KD....
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2017-05-01
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| Series: | Pediatric Rheumatology Online Journal |
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| Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12969-017-0169-x |