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  • Title: Epidemiologic features of Kawasaki disease distinguished by seasonal variation: an age-specific analysis.
    Author: Ozeki Y, Yamada F, Saito A, Kishimoto T, Yashiro M, Makino N, Nakamura Y.
    Journal: Ann Epidemiol; 2018 Nov; 28(11):796-800. PubMed ID: 30181018.
    Abstract:
    PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to review the seasonal variation of Kawasaki disease (KD) by an age-specific analysis to clarify the distribution of infectious agents. METHODS: Data obtained from nationwide surveys of KD in Japan, which targeted patients for 12 years (2003-2014), were analyzed. The monthly numbers of patients were classified into the following age groups: 0-11 months, 1 year, 2-3 years 5 months, and 3 years 6 months-4 years. Factors associated with disease onset were analyzed using a 12-month moving average method. RESULTS: In winter, a sharp peak was observed in all age groups, but this was notably sharper in the 1-year age group. Plateaus in disease occurrence were observed in two periods: from March to May in the 2- to 4-year age group and from June to August in the 0- to 11-month age group. Seasonal index was analyzed into two factors that differed depending on the age group. CONCLUSIONS: The age-specific analysis of KD clearly identified age-related differences in the seasonal occurrence of this disease.
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