COVID‐19 pandemic‐altered epidemiology of pediatric infectious diseases and vasculitis: A single‐center observational study.

  • Published In: International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases, 2023, v. 26, n. 12. P. 2592 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Nakagawa, Ryuichi; Okada, Mari; Hashimoto, Sayuri; Yokoyama, Haruna; Shimoyama, Teruyoshi; Udagawa, Tomohiro; Oshiba, Akihiro; Nagasawa, Masayuki 3 of 3

Abstract

This article discusses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the epidemiology of pediatric infectious diseases and vasculitis, specifically immunoglobulin A vasculitis (IgAV) and Kawasaki disease (KD). The study found that the number of KD cases decreased significantly after the pandemic, suggesting a possible link between infections and KD development. However, the reduction in IgAV cases was marginal, possibly due to cultural, environmental, or ethnic differences. The study highlights the importance of epidemiological data analysis in understanding the pathogenesis of these diseases and suggests the need for further research in low-income countries where gastrointestinal infections are prevalent. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases. 2023/12, Vol. 26, Issue 12, p2592
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Public Health
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:1756-1841
  • DOI:10.1111/1756-185X.14819
  • Accession Number:173970880
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