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J Pediatr Infect Dis 2016; 11(02): 051-052
DOI: 10.1055/s-0036-1593838
DOI: 10.1055/s-0036-1593838
Case Report
Q Fever and Kawasaki Disease with Coronary Artery Dilatation
Further Information
Publication History
08 September 2016
20 September 2016
Publication Date:
25 October 2016 (online)
Abstract
We report a case of Q fever due to Coxiella burnetii infection coexisting with Kawasaki disease (KD) in a previously healthy 6-year-old boy. Diagnosis of both pathologies was complex on account of nonspecific multiorgan involvement. The infection was successfully treated with ciprofloxacin but despite intravenous immunoglobulin coronary artery dilatation developed consequent to KD.
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