10 New Cases of Kawasaki Syndrome Found in U.S.
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ATLANTA —
Ten new cases of Kawasaki syndrome, a rare illness of unknown origin that causes serious cardiovascular complications in small children, were reported Thursday by the national Centers for Disease Control.
The CDC said there had been a total of 187 confirmed and 75 suspected cases of the disease nationwide. It primarily affects children under age 6.
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