This book provides the
most up-to-date information on the clinical research into and medical management
of Kawasaki Disease, and opens the door for new pathological insights. Its
nearly 50 sections cover basic research, genetic backgrounds, bacterial and　biological　evidence, and medical　treatment　with　intravenous　immunoglobulin,
steroids, and recent anti-cytokine approaches. It offers an invaluable resource
for general pediatricians, pediatric and adult cardiologists, pediatric cardiac
surgeons, infectious disease specialists, pediatric rheumatologists,
epidemiologists, and basic researchers in these disciplines.