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Refractoriness to treatment of Kawasaki disease with intravenous immunoglobulin:a retrospective analysis a retrospective analysis

Authors

  • Mariana França Bandeira de Melo UniCEUB
  • Cristina Medeiros Ribeiro de Magalhães UniCEUB, Hospital da Criança de Brasília José Alencar
  • Mariana Carvalho Gomes UniCEUB
  • Nayra Costa Moreira UniCEUB

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51723/ccs.v30i01.453

Keywords:

Doença de Kawasaki; tratamento farmacológico; imunoglobulina

Abstract

The objective of the study is to analyze the factors that influenced refractoriness in the treatment of Kawasaki disease with intravenous immunoglobulin in the pediatric rheumatology service of the Hospital of the Child of Brasília José Alencar. The research is retrospective (case-control) and comparative (refractory x responsive). Epidemiological, clinical and laboratorial data were evaluated, being the only variable with statistical relevance (p = 0,006) the highest level of platelets in refractory, suggesting a higher risk of complications such as thrombus formation. The prediction of risk to refractoriness remains a challenge, requiring a targeted approach to the Brazilian population.

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Author Biographies

  • Mariana França Bandeira de Melo, UniCEUB

    Acadêmica do 12º período do curso de Medicina do Centro Universitário de Brasília (UniCEUB).

  • Cristina Medeiros Ribeiro de Magalhães, UniCEUB, Hospital da Criança de Brasília José Alencar

    Médica reumatologista pediátrica do Hospital da Criança de Brasília José Alencar (HCB), docente titular do curso de Medicina do UniCEUB, Brasília, Brasil

  • Mariana Carvalho Gomes, UniCEUB

    Acadêmica do 12º período do curso de Medicina do Centro Universitário de Brasília (UniCEUB).

  • Nayra Costa Moreira, UniCEUB

    Acadêmica do 12º período do curso de Medicina do Centro Universitário de Brasília (UniCEUB)

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2019-10-31

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Clínica Assistencial

How to Cite

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Refractoriness to treatment of Kawasaki disease with intravenous immunoglobulin:a retrospective analysis a retrospective analysis. Com. Ciências Saúde [Internet]. 2019 Oct. 31 [cited 2026 Feb. 12];30(01). Available from: https://revistaccs.espdf.fepecs.edu.br/index.php/comunicacaoemcienciasdasaude/article/view/453

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