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Amebic Liver Abscess and Kawasaki Disease

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Abstract

Background

Co-occurrence of amebic hepatitis and Kawasaki disease has not been reported previously.

Case characteristics

We describe two children (aged 4 y and 5 y) with Kawasaki disease and coexisting liver abscess. They were treated with intravenous immunoglobulins with/without percutaneous drainage in combination with amebicidal agents.

Outcome

Both the children were completely cured of the amebic hepatitis, and had normalization and regression of coronaries at follow-up.

Message

We report the co-existence of amebic hepatitis with Kawasaki disease.

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  1. Pediatric Rheumatology Clinic, Jupiter Hospital, Thane, India

    Vijay Viswanathan & Ishita Singh

  2. Department of Pediatrics, Jupiter Hospital, Thane, India

    S. Sane

  3. Pediatric Rheumatologist, Jupiter Hospital, Thane, 400 601, India

    Vijay Viswanathan

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Correspondence to Vijay Viswanathan.

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Viswanathan, V., Singh, I. & Sane, S. Amebic Liver Abscess and Kawasaki Disease. Indian Pediatr 56, 504–505 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13312-019-1578-3

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