Journal article
Long-term hearing and neurodevelopmental outcomes following Kawasaki disease: A population-based cohort study
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Kawasaki disease (KD) incidence is increasing in Ontario. Cardiovascular sequelae following KD are well-described. However, there are limited data on non-cardiovascular outcomes.
OBJECTIVES: To determine the risk of hearing loss, anxiety, developmental disorders, intellectual disabilities and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) among KD survivors vs. non-exposed children.
Authors
Robinson C; Lao F; Chanchlani R; Gayowsky A; Darling E; Batthish M
Journal
Brain and Development, Vol. 43, No. 7, pp. 735–744
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
August 2021
DOI
10.1016/j.braindev.2021.03.001
ISSN
0387-7604