Publications by authors named "Carlos Fernandez C"

Since the onset of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, the pediatric population has been less affected by the disease both in frequency and severity. However, since April cases of variable presentation and severity characterized by inflammatory phenomena that affect multiple organs have been reported, a condition called Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C). The literature has reported frequent cardiac involvement, up to 80%.

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Introduction: Kawasaki disease (KD) is a serious disease in children due to its potential complications and sequelae if not promptly and adequately managed.

Objectives: To describe clinical and epidemiological characteristics of children hospitalized due to KD at a tertiary care center and identify risk factors for poor outcome.

Patients And Methods: Retrospective and descriptive study of 32 medical records of patients hospitalized with diagnosis of KD at a tertiary care center of Santiago, Chile between February 1999 and May 2007.

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