A single intravenous infusion of gamma globulin as compared with four infusions in the treatment of acute Kawasaki syndrome.

JW, Newburger; M, Takahashi; AS, Beiser; JC, Burns; J, Bastian; KJ, Chung; SD, Colan; CE, Duffy; DR, Fulton; MP, Glode

doi:10.1056/nejm199106063242305

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A single intravenous infusion of gamma globulin as compared with four infusions in the treatment of acute Kawasaki syndrome.

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Authors:

Newburger JW

Takahashi M

Beiser AS

Abstract

Background Treatment of acute Kawasaki syndrome with a four-day course of intravenous gamma globulin, together with aspirin, has been demonstrated to be safe and effective in preventing coronary-artery lesions and reducing systemic inflammation. We hypothesized that therapy with a single, very high ...

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