Association between Kawasaki Disease and Autism: A Population-Based Study in Taiwan

Objective: The association between Kawasaki disease and autism has rarely been studied in Asian populations. By using a nationwide Taiwanese population-based claims database, we tested the hypothesis that Kawasaki disease may increase the risk of autism in Taiwan. Materials and Methods: Our study co...

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Main Authors: Ho-Chang Kuo, Chung-Min Wu, Wei-Pin Chang, Chun-Nan Kuo, Deniz Yeter, Chun-Yi Lin, Jei-Tsung Pai, Ying-Chen Chi, Chia-Hsien Lin, Liang-Jen Wang, Wei-Chiao Chang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2014-04-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/11/4/3705