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May 05, 2020
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Does SARS-CoV-2 cause Kawasaki disease in children?

Does SARS-CoV-2 cause Kawasaki disease in children?

Kawasaki disease was first characterized in the late 1960s and was previously called “mucocutaneous lymph node disease.” Recently, hospitals in several countries have reported children with Kawasaki-like symptoms possibly associated with COVID-19. We have seen a few cases at my hospital, and they can be quite challenging.