Publication: Incomplete Kawasaki Disease in a 27 days old Infant – A Case Report
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2023
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Nepal Paediatric Society (JNPS)
Abstract
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We report a case of incomplete Kawasaki disease in a 27 days old neonate. The neonate presented with fever, cough, cold, and poor feeding, accompanied by a polymorphous rash. Neurological manifestations, including encephalopathy and convulsions, were also observed. Laboratory findings showed thrombocytosis, anemia, leukocytosis, elevated alanine transaminase and C-reactive protein. Echocardiography confirmed dilated coronary arteries. The administration of intravenous gamma globulin led to a prompt improvement in the infant’s condition. Although Kawasaki disease is uncommon in neonates, it can manifest as a rapidly progressing and severe illness.
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Md Habibullah Sk
Senior Resident, Department of Neonatology, IPGME&R and SSKM Hospital, SSKM Hospital Rd, Bhowanipore, Kolkata, India.
Bijan Saha
Associate Professor, Department of Neonatology, IPGME&R and SSKM Hospital, SSKM Hospital Rd, Bhowanipore, Kolkata, India
Ashadur Zamal
Post Doctoral Trainee, Department of Neonatology, IPGME&R and SSKM Hospital, SSKM Hospital Rd, Bhowanipore, Kolkata, India
Adrita Bose
Post Doctoral Trainee, Department of Neonatology, IPGME&R and SSKM Hospital, SSKM Hospital Rd, Bhowanipore, Kolkata, India.
Keywords
Echocardiography, IVIG, incomplete kawasaki disease, kawasaki disease, neonate