Epidemiologic Features of Kawasaki Disease in Japan: Results from the Nationwide Survey in 2005-2006

Nakamura, Yosikazu; Yashiro, Mayumi; Uehara, Ritei; Oki, Izumi; Watanabe, Makoto; Yanagawa, Hiroshi

doi:10.2188/jea.je2008001

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Epidemiologic Features of Kawasaki Disease in Japan: Results from the Nationwide Survey in 2005-2006

Published in Journal of Epidemiology • Jan 1, 2008

Authors:

Yosikazu Nakamura

Mayumi Yashiro

Ritei Uehara

Abstract

BACKGROUND: The most recent epidemiologic features of Kawasaki disease are unknown. METHODS: The 19th nationwide survey of the disease was conducted in 2007, targeting patients who were affected by this disease in 2005 and 2006. All pediatric departments in hospitals with 100 or more beds and pediat...

Subject

Medicine

Kawasaki disease

Epidemiology

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