Kawasaki Disease, A Case Report from the Paediatric Department of the Donka National Hospital, Chu Conakry (Guinea)

Kolié O¹, Bangoura MA², Camara E¹, Camara SH¹, Barry MC³, Kouyaté M¹, Bangoura K¹, Diallo FB¹, Doukouré MA¹ and Bémy PN^1
1Paediatric service, CHU Donka Guinée-Conakry
²Institute of Child Nutrition and Health (INSE)
³Department of Pediatrics, CHU Ignace DEEN Guinea-Conakry
*Corresponding Author: Ouo-Ouo Kolié, Paediatric service, CHU Donka Guinée-Conakry.

Published: May 02, 2023

DOI: 10.55162/MCMS.04.127

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Abstract  

Kawasaki disease is an acute multisystemic vasculitis affecting the coronary arteries. It is the leading cause of acquired heart disease in children. It is more common in boys than in girls with a ratio of 1.6. Diagnosis is clinical and treatment is with immunoglobulins associated with aspirin. We report a case in our department and our objective was to help better identify cases during paediatric consultations in our health facilities.

Keywords: Kawasaki; Paediatrics; Donka