Key result
The incidence of Kawasaki disease in Japan is continuously increasing, reaching an average annual incidence rate of 184.6 per 100,000 children aged 0-4 years in 2005-2006.
Population
20,475 patients with Kawasaki disease in Japan reported from 1,543 pediatric departments and hospitals.
Design
Cross-sectional
Follow-up
1 month (for cardiac sequelae)
Authors
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Rising Kawasaki disease incidence warrants surveillance in Japan; leaves open etiologic research and sequelae prevention needs.
Observational (n=20,475)
Yes
The incidence of Kawasaki disease in Japan continues to rise, reaching 184.6 per 100,000 children aged 0-4 years in 2005-2006, with cardiac sequelae remaining a persistent clinical challenge.
Nakamura et al. (2008) conducted an observational in Kawasaki disease (n=20,475). Calendar year (2005-2006) was evaluated on Average annual incidence rate per 100,000 children aged 0-4 years. The incidence of Kawasaki disease in Japan is continuously increasing, reaching an average annual incidence rate of 184.6 per 100,000 children aged 0-4 years in 2005-2006.
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