This book provides themost up-to-date information on the clinical research into and medical managementof Kawasaki Disease, and opens the door for new pathological insights. Itsnearly 50 sections cover basic research, genetic backgrounds, bacterial and biological evidence, and medical treatment with intravenous immunoglobulin,steroids, and recent anti-cytokine approaches. It offers an invaluable resourcefor general pediatricians, pediatric and adult cardiologists, pediatric cardiacsurgeons, infectious disease specialists, pediatric rheumatologists,epidemiologists, and basic researchers in these disciplines.