Ying-Hsien Huang

Kawasaki disease (KD) is a form of systemic vasculitis characterized by inflammation of blood vessels throughout the body, and its exact cause remains unknown. Various medical specialists, including those in immunology, infectious diseases, rheumatology, and cardiology, have been involved in the study of KD, although a specific discipline has not been exclusively responsible.

1. Introduction Childhood anemia is a widespread health concern impacting young children [1,2] and the hemoglobin (Hb) reference varies according to the children’s age, especially in the infant period [3]. Several studies have established detailed age- and sex-specific reference intervals for hematologic parameters in healthy children [4,5].