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Gene-expression patterns reveal underlying biological processes in Kawasaki disease
7 Dec 2007
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Kawasaki disease (KD) is an acute self-limited vasculitis and the leading cause of acquired heart disease in children in developed countries. No etiologic agent(s) has been identified, and the processes that mediate formation of coronary artery aneurysms and abatement of fever following treatment with intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) remain poorly understood. RESULTS: In an initial survey, we used...
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