Patient's question:
What happens if you have a fever after receiving intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) for Kawasaki disease? Is there a connection between fever and receiving IVIG for Kawasaki disease?Doctor's answer:
If a patient is diagnosed with Kawasaki disease, it is clear that intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) should be used. Generally, some patients with Kawasaki disease do not develop resistance, so it can be administered up to three times. After the third administration of IVIG, if the temperature still does not rise, corticosteroids should be used for rescue treatment. Generally, with this treatment, the temperature will rise. It is important to closely monitor the changes in blood count, morning blood tests, and platelets, and to pay attention to the careful examination of echocardiograms to prevent complications of coronary arteries.