Association of Kawasaki disease with urbanization level and family characteristics in Taiwan: A nested case-control study using national-level data

Kawasaki disease (KD) is an inflammatory vasculitis disorder of unknown etiology. It is a rare but fatal disease and the leading cause of acquired coronary heart disease in children under the age of 5 years. We examined the association of KD with the demographics of family members, parents' cha...

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