Western children: Symptoms similar to Kawasaki's disease. Is it related to new corona? May 16 7:48
WHO = The World Health Organization has successively confirmed symptoms similar to "Kawasaki disease" that causes inflammation of systemic blood vessels in children in the United States and Europe, and it has been reported that infection with the new coronavirus is among them. , Countries are calling for vigilance as symptoms and infections may be related.
In Western countries such as the United States and France, after the spread of new coronavirus infection, children with symptoms similar to Kawasaki disease were transported to hospitals one after another, and in some cases infection was confirmed and death occurred. I am.
Regarding this situation, WHO Secretary-General Tedros said at a meeting held in Geneva, Switzerland on the 15th, "It can be assumed that these signs may be related to the virus," and the possibility of connection. I mentioned.
He added, "In order to understand the causal relationship and find a cure, it is necessary to urgently investigate why these symptoms occur," he called on doctors from various countries to work with the authorities to be alert.