Genetic Expression in Kawasaki Disease and Treatment Outcomes

Dear Colleagues,

Kawasaki disease (KD) is a systemic vasculitis that predominantly affects children under the age of 5 years, especially within the Asian population. Coronary artery lesions (CALs) are the most common and severe complications of KD. The response to intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) treatment is a crucial outcome that significantly influences the formation of CALs. Genetic expression holds promise in predicting KD and treatment outcomes.

We invite researchers to submit their work to this Special Issue on the genetic expression of KD. Exploring genetic factors is essential for enhancing our understanding of KD, particularly in predicting the disease and determining treatment efficacy. We look forward to receiving research contributions that shed light on the genetic expression of Kawasaki disease and its implications for prognosis and treatment outcomes.

Dr. Ho-Chang Kuo
Dr. Ying-Hsien Huang
Guest Editors

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• Kawasaki disease
• genetic expression
• CAL
• IVIG resistance