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Kawasaki Disease: An update on Genetics and Pathophysiology.
Genetic testing and molecular biomarkers - 1 Sept 2024
Sapountzi Evdoxia, Kotanidou Eleni P, Tsinopoulou Vasiliki-Rengina, Kalinderi Kallirhoe, Fidani Liana, Giannopoulos Andreas, Galli-Tsinopoulou Assimina
Abstract excerpt
Kawasaki disease (KD), a systemic vasculitic condition predominantly affecting children, remains a significant challenge in pediatric health care. First identified in 1967, KD is now recognized as the primary cause of pediatric ischemic heart disease in developed countries. This review provides a comprehensive update of KD, focusing on biomarkers, pathophysiology, and genetic associations. KD's clinical...
Topics
- Mucocutaneous Lymph Node Syndrome
- Humans
- Genetic Predisposition to Disease
- Biomarkers
- Child
- MicroRNAs
- Precision Medicine