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A mysterious illness is striking children amid the coronavirus pandemic – but is it Kawasaki disease?
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Kawasaki Disease-like syndrome in children linked to coronavirus is rare but 'significant increase' in numbers expected, says expert
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Doctors race to understand rare inflammatory condition associated with coronavirus in young people | Science | AAAS
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Children developing Kawasaki-like syndrome despite testing negative for coronavirus | The Independent | The Independent
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New Inflammatory Condition in Children Probably Linked to Coronavirus, Study Finds - The New York Times
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Coronavirus: Northern California baby believed to be 1st to contract COVID-19 and Kawasaki disease, case study reveals - ABC30 Fresno
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Plano toddler diagnosed with Kawasaki, similar to rare condition showing up in kids during coronavirus pandemic | wfaa.com
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