Kawasaki Disease and COVID-19

Datuk Dr Zulkifli Ismail, Consultant Paediatric Cardiologist

20-May-20 14:30

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Parents are getting alarmed by reports of a “mysterious syndrome associated with COVID-19” in children. How is Kawasaki disease linked to COVID-19, and what do parents need to know? We speak to a consultant paediatric cardiologist to put these reports into perspective.

Produced by: Tee Shiao Eek

Presented by: Sharmilla Ganesan, Lim Sue Ann

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Categories: Health Policy, Diseases and Conditions, Mental Health, Healthy Living, Fitness, Science, Medical Innovation and Technology, Social Issues

Tags: The Bigger Picture, The Daily Digest, Kawasaki Disease, Covid-19, Coronavirus, paediatric cardiologist,

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