Kawasaki Disease: Current Understanding of the Mechanism and Evidence-Based Treatment

Saji, Ben Tsutomu; Newburger, Jane W.; Burns, Jane C.; Takahashi, Masato

This book provides the most up-to-date information on the clinical research into and medical management of Kawasaki Disease, and opens the door for new pathological insights. Its nearly 50 sections cover basic research, genetic backgrounds, bacterial and?biological?evidence, and medical?treatment?with?intravenous?immunoglobulin, steroids, and recent anti-cytokine approaches. It offers an invaluable resource for general pediatricians, pediatric and adult cardiologists, pediatric cardiac surgeons, infectious disease specialists, pediatric rheumatologists, epidemiologists, and basic researchers in these disciplines.

Details

Published by: Springer

Publication Date: 2016-09-07

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9784431560371

DOI: 10.1007/978-4-431-56039-5

Dimensions: 235.0cm x155.0cm

Pages: 552.0