Prevalence of IVIG resistance in Kawasaki disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis

BackgroundKawasaki Disease (KD) is an acute vasculitis primarily affecting children, with intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) being the standard treatment and leading to increased risk of coronary artery abnormalities.ObjectiveThis systematic review and meta-analysis aim to evaluate the prevalence of...

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Main Authors: Shuting Zou, Bingyu Hu
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Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-07-01
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fped.2025.1566590/full
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description BackgroundKawasaki Disease (KD) is an acute vasculitis primarily affecting children, with intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) being the standard treatment and leading to increased risk of coronary artery abnormalities.ObjectiveThis systematic review and meta-analysis aim to evaluate the prevalence of IVIG resistance in KD and identify potential predictors and outcomes associated with this resistance.MethodsA comprehensive search of PubMed, Medline, Embase, and other relevant databases was conducted to identify studies reporting IVIG resistance in KD patients. Data on prevalence rates, patient demographics, and associated factors were extracted and analyzed.ResultsThe analysis included 26 studies with a total of 46,461 patients. The overall prevalence of IVIG resistance was found to be 14% (95% CI: 12%–16%), and The prevalence among males and females was 9% (95% CI; 7% to 10%) and 4% (95% CI; 3.7% to 4.3%), respectively.ConclusionIVIG resistance remains a significant challenge in the management of KD. Identifying patients at higher risk for IVIG resistance and developing alternative treatment strategies are crucial for improving outcomes in this population.
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spelling doaj-art-233937cd0e294604ab4e775c6a64caf22025-08-20T03:29:31ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Pediatrics2296-23602025-07-011310.3389/fped.2025.15665901566590Prevalence of IVIG resistance in Kawasaki disease: a systematic review and meta-analysisShuting ZouBingyu HuBackgroundKawasaki Disease (KD) is an acute vasculitis primarily affecting children, with intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) being the standard treatment and leading to increased risk of coronary artery abnormalities.ObjectiveThis systematic review and meta-analysis aim to evaluate the prevalence of IVIG resistance in KD and identify potential predictors and outcomes associated with this resistance.MethodsA comprehensive search of PubMed, Medline, Embase, and other relevant databases was conducted to identify studies reporting IVIG resistance in KD patients. Data on prevalence rates, patient demographics, and associated factors were extracted and analyzed.ResultsThe analysis included 26 studies with a total of 46,461 patients. The overall prevalence of IVIG resistance was found to be 14% (95% CI: 12%–16%), and The prevalence among males and females was 9% (95% CI; 7% to 10%) and 4% (95% CI; 3.7% to 4.3%), respectively.ConclusionIVIG resistance remains a significant challenge in the management of KD. Identifying patients at higher risk for IVIG resistance and developing alternative treatment strategies are crucial for improving outcomes in this population.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fped.2025.1566590/fullKawasaki diseaseIVIG resistanceprevalencerisk factorsrandomized controlled trialsclinical outcomes
spellingShingle Shuting Zou
Bingyu Hu
Prevalence of IVIG resistance in Kawasaki disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Frontiers in Pediatrics
Kawasaki disease
IVIG resistance
prevalence
risk factors
randomized controlled trials
clinical outcomes
title Prevalence of IVIG resistance in Kawasaki disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis
title_full Prevalence of IVIG resistance in Kawasaki disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis
title_fullStr Prevalence of IVIG resistance in Kawasaki disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis
title_full_unstemmed Prevalence of IVIG resistance in Kawasaki disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis
title_short Prevalence of IVIG resistance in Kawasaki disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis
title_sort prevalence of ivig resistance in kawasaki disease a systematic review and meta analysis
topic Kawasaki disease
IVIG resistance
prevalence
risk factors
randomized controlled trials
clinical outcomes
url https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fped.2025.1566590/full
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