| Id |
Subject |
Object |
Predicate |
Lexical cue |
| T164 |
0-192 |
Sentence |
denotes |
The occurrence of such cases with a stereotyped clinical picture, which is rarely seen in children, during the peak of SARS-CoV2 infection in highly epidemic areas, points to a causative link. |
| T165 |
193-295 |
Sentence |
denotes |
One hypothesis is that these children were suffering from actual KD triggered by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. |
| T166 |
296-376 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Indeed, a microbial etiology has been long advocated as a possible cause for KD. |
| T167 |
377-608 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Many viruses (HHV-6, Epstein Barr virus, Cytomegalovirus, Coronavirus other than SARS-CoV-2, Parvovirus B19 etc.) but also bacterial infections (such as staphylococci, streptococci, Bartonella, and Yersinia) have been linked to KD. |
| T168 |
609-785 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Interestingly enough, a case of classic KD has been recently reported in a 6 months-old child who tested positive for SARS-CoV-2, although this could be just coincidental [75]. |
| T169 |
786-1023 |
Sentence |
denotes |
The clinical and laboratory characteristics of the patients recently described are strikingly similar to the KSS typical picture, except for the older age, male predominance and relatively low frequency of coronary artery aneurysms [65]. |
| T170 |
1024-1213 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Given these differences, it can be speculated that this COVID-19 Hyperinflammatory Syndrome is indeed a systemic vasculitis peculiar of the pediatric age and caused by SARS-CoV-2 infection. |
