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This study aims to assess the relationship between platelet count and immunoglobulin levels during recovery from Kawasaki disease.

July 1, 2017MedicineOpen Access

Correlation between elevated platelet count and immunoglobulin levels in the early convalescent stage of Kawasaki disease

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JHJi Whan HanCatholic University of Korea JOJin-Hee OhSt. Vincent's Hospital JRJung Woo RhimSt. Mary's Hospital

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Randomized trial evaluates platelet count and immunoglobulin levels in Kawasaki disease patients, suggesting systemic inflammation relates to recovery.

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This study aims to assess the relationship between platelet count and immunoglobulin levels during recovery from Kawasaki disease.
Evaluated 43 patients with complete Kawasaki disease receiving intravenous immunoglobulin at 2 g/kg in South Korea.
Measured platelet count and immunoglobulin levels twice: at presentation and around discharge (mean 6.2 ± 2.4 days apart).
Assessed correlations between changes in platelet count and immunoglobulin levels (IgG, IgM, IgA).
Platelet count significantly increased, correlating with IgG (P < .01), IgM (P < .01), and IgA (P = .01) levels.
IgE levels did not show a significant change during the study.
The findings indicate that elevated platelet count and immunoglobulin levels suggest systemic inflammation in Kawasaki disease recovery.

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Han et al. (2017) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a1ccbb20c498a814985da25 https://doi.org/10.1097/md.0000000000007583

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Randomized trial evaluates platelet count and immunoglobulin levels in Kawasaki disease patients, suggesting systemic inflammation relates to recovery.

Correlation between elevated platelet count and immunoglobulin levels in the early convalescent stage of Kawasaki disease

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Correlation between elevated platelet count and immunoglobulin levels in the early convalescent stage of Kawasaki disease

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