Use of Steroids in addition to standard treatment with IVIG/ASA is warranted in acute cases of Kawasaki Disease

Anwer, Bilal
2008-02-05
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Use of Steroids in addition to standard treatment with IVIG/ASA is warranted in acute cases of Kawasaki Disease

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2008-02-05

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Steroid use in treatment of acute Kawasaki in addition to ASA/IVIG resulted in faster resolution of fever, more rapid improvement in markers of inflammation, and shorter length of hospitalization therefore showing greater benefit.

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Anwer, Bilal. (2008). Use of Steroids in addition to standard treatment with IVIG/ASA is warranted in acute cases of Kawasaki Disease. Retrieved from the University Digital Conservancy, https://hdl.handle.net/11299/5638.

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