Causes of Kawasaki disease

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Kawasaki Disease: Kawasaki Disease - etiology
(The 5-Minute Pediatric Consult)

• Etiology is uncertain.
• Epidemiologic and clinical features (seasonal peak in winter/spring, peak in toddler age group with sparing of young infants, and low recurrence rate) suggest an infectious cause, although there is no convincing evidence linking a particular pathogen with Kawasaki disease.
• There is controvertial evidence that Kawasaki disease may be associated with infection with superantigen-producing bacteria (either Staphylococcus aureus or group A streptococci).
• Association with recent carpet cleaning, humidifier use, or residence near water has not been substantiated.

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Source: The 5-Minute Pediatric Consult, 2008

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