Abstract
The known association between hepatitis B and vasculitis has been reported in rare cases in adults after hepatitis B vaccination. We here describe a 35-day-old infant who developed Kawasaki disease 1 day after receiving his second dose of hepatitis B vaccine. Although extremely rare, this possible side effect should be noted and further investigated.
MeSH terms
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Echocardiography, Doppler
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Follow-Up Studies
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Hepatitis B / prevention & control*
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Hepatitis B Vaccines / administration & dosage
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Hepatitis B Vaccines / adverse effects*
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Humans
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Immunization, Secondary / adverse effects*
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Infant, Newborn
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Israel
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Male
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Mucocutaneous Lymph Node Syndrome / etiology*
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Mucocutaneous Lymph Node Syndrome / physiopathology
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Rare Diseases
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Risk Assessment
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Severity of Illness Index
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Vaccination / adverse effects
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Vaccination / methods