C V Wolf1, J R Wolf, J S Parker. 1. Department of Ophthalmology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, USA.
Abstract
PURPOSE/ METHODS: We examined a 25-year-old man who was positive for the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) with Kawasaki's syndrome. He responded dramatically to intravenous immunoglobulin. RESULTS/ CONCLUSIONS: Although Kawasaki's syndrome is exceedingly rare in adults, it should be considered in any patient with fever, conjunctivitis, and other characteristic findings. The efficacy of treatment with intravenous immunoglobulin underscores the importance of prompt diagnosis.
PURPOSE/ METHODS: We examined a 25-year-old man who was positive for the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) with Kawasaki's syndrome. He responded dramatically to intravenous immunoglobulin. RESULTS/ CONCLUSIONS: Although Kawasaki's syndrome is exceedingly rare in adults, it should be considered in any patient with fever, conjunctivitis, and other characteristic findings. The efficacy of treatment with intravenous immunoglobulin underscores the importance of prompt diagnosis.