Human Adenovirus Infection in Kawasaki Disease: A Confounding Bystander?

Abstract

In KD, molecular-based HAdV detection is not uncommon, may represent persistence of HAdV-C, and should be interpreted with caution. Together, quantitative polymerase chain reaction and HAdV typing may aid in distinguishing HAdV disease mimicking KD from KD with concomitant HAdV detection.