Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics

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Association between sodium content of intravenous immunoglobulin and electrolyte changes and clinical course of Kawasaki disease

Yoshitaka Watanabe, Naomi Yagi, Toya Hattori, Chisato Oyake, Shota Endo, Maria Yoshimi, Takayoshi Kyoda, Hirokazu Ikeda

Clin Exp Pediatr. 2026;69(8):639-645. Published online July 1, 2026

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Question: Hyponatremia in Kawasaki disease is associated with inflammation and disease severity. Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) formulations feature various sodium contents. What is the clinical impact of such variations?
Finding: IVIG sodium content was associated with sodium, potassium, and protein level changes.
Meaning: Coronary outcomes were similar but electrolyte changes differed: high-sodium IVIG caused hypokalemia, whereas low-sodium IVIG caused hyponatremia. IVIG preparation requires consideration when interpreting laboratory values.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3345/cep.2026.00619

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