[The biggest epidemic of hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome in Croatia].

Introduction: The largest outbreak of hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome (HFRS) to date occurred in Croatia in the year 2002. The epidemic started in winter, lasted throughout spring to summer months, ending not earlier than November.

Aim: The aim of this study was to investigate and analyze the basic epidemiologic and clinical features of HFRS in Croatia by uniform and standardized prospective-retrospective analysis of all patients affected by the epidemic.

[Kawasaki disease--case reports of 2 female patients].

Clinical and laboratory features of two female patients with Kawasaki disease, aged 9 and 12 years are presented. The main pathogenetic, differential diagnostic and therapeutic considerations are discussed.