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Effect of immune globulin on the prevention of coronary artery aneurysm in Kawasaki disease.
Mi Jin Jung, Chung Il Noh, Jung Yun Choi, Yong Soo Yun
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1991;34(5):668-676.   Published online May 31, 1991
We compared the efficacy of each modality of treatment group in reducing the frequency of coronary artery aneurysm in children with Kawasaki syndrome. Group 1 (26 cases)-aspirin alone: Group 2 (26 cases)-intravenous gamma globulin, 400 mg per kilogram of body weight per day for five consecutive days, plus aspirin; Group 3 (21 cases)-intravenous gamma globulin, single dose of 2.0 g per kilogram of body...