Incidence of Kawasaki disease before and during the COVID-19 pandemic: a retrospective cohort study in Japan

Incidence of Kawasaki disease before and during the COVID-19 pandemic: a retrospective cohort study in Japan

Background Epidemiological studies in Kawasaki disease (KD) have suggested infectious aetiology. During the COVID-19 pandemic, measures for mitigating SARS-CoV-2 transmission also suppress the circulation of other contagious microorganisms. The primary objective is to compare the number and incidenc...

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Main Authors: Masahiro Nishiyama, Kyohei Iio, Kousaku Matsubara, Chisato Miyakoshi, Kunitaka Ota, Rika Yamaoka, Junji Eguchi, Osamu Matsumura, Takahiro Okutani, Ikuyo Ueda
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2021-08-01
Series:BMJ Paediatrics Open
Online Access:https://bmjpaedsopen.bmj.com/content/5/1/e001034.full

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