Abstract

CASURIAGA, Ana; CASSANELLO, Paola; GALAZKA, Jeanette  and  GIACHETTO, Gustavo. Kawasaki disease and adenovirus infection in an infant. Arch. Pediatr. Urug. [online]. 2017, vol.88, n.2, pp.91-94. ISSN 0004-0584.

Kawasaki disease (KD) is an acute febrile vasculitis of early childhood which affects small and medium blood vessels. It prevails in children between 1 to 5 years old, being it unusual in children younger than one year old. Diagnosis is based on clinical criteria, although, due to its frequently atypical presentation, it   is difficult to diagnose, what may result in a delayed initiation of treatment and the subsequent negative impact on prognosis. The study presents the clinical case of a 3 month old child with a healthy medical record, who developed Kawasaki disease during a respiratory infection caused by adenovirus. A previous viral infection and/or concomitant, posed greater difficulties to the treating team because according to literature. Viral infections are described as possible triggering factors in individuals who are genetically predisposed. The objective of this comunication is to warn on how this medical condition can be associated to viral infections at early ages as well as to contribute to early diagnosis and treatment.

Keywords : MUCOCUTANEOUS LYMPH NODE SYNDROME; ADENOVIRIDAE INFECTIONS; INFANT.

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