The "Intermediate" CD14 + CD16 + monocyte subpopulation plays a role in IVIG responsiveness of children with Kawasaki disease

• Main Authors: Yi Seul Kim (Author), Hyun Jin Yang (Author), Seung-Jung Kee (Author), Insu Choi (Author), Kisoo Ha (Author), Katrina K Ki (Author), In Seok Jeong (Author), Hwa Jin Cho (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2021-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Kawasaki disease (KD) is an acute, self-limited febrile illness of unknown cause. Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG)-resistance are related to greater risk for permanent cardiac complications. We aimed to determine the correlation between monocytes and the phenotype of KD in relat...