Recurrent Kawasaki Disease.

ABSTRACT

Background: Recurrent Kawasaki disease is rare. Case characteristics An eight-month old infant had classic Kawasaki disease with transient coronary artery dilatation. Observations Recurrence of incomplete Kawasaki disease after two years of initial diagnosis. Outcome: The index episode of Kawasaki disease was resistant to single infusion of immunoglobulin, while repeat episode responded within 24 hours of institution of therapy. Message Early recognition of recurrent Kawasaki disease requires a high index of suspicion.