Kawasaki disease associated with Epstein-Barr virus

Harnoi, C.; Benderly, A.; Etzioni, A.

Harefuah 117(7-8): 194-195

1989


ISSN/ISBN: 0017-7768
PMID: 2555288
Document Number: 338525
We describe a 14-month-old child who for 3 weeks had high fever and developed lesions of the mucous membranes, enlarged lymph nodes, and an erythematous rash. Kawasaki disease was diagnosed and there was clear evidence for infection with Epstein-Barr virus. Thus it is possible that this virus is one of the etiological factors in the development of Kawasaki disease.

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