Re: Kawasaki Disease & Carpet Shampoo

[Staci__0__0]

Posted By Staci on May 24, 1999 at 09:27:44
My friend's son was diagnosed with Kawasaki Disease in December of 1998.  She recently told me that there may be a link to Carpet Shampoo.  I have a 23 month old son and just recently shampooed my carpets.  I am wondering if there is any way you can tell my what in the shampoo is suspected to cause this illness.  Thank you, Staci

[Karen__0__0]

Posted By Karen on May 24, 1999 at 16:23:52
I too heard of a link between Kawasaki and carpet cleaning. I read that it happens when you have your carpets shampooed and don't wait for them to dry before letting you child on it. If I remember right, it has to do with the carpet being damp and putting you child on it that could cause Kawasaki. I am not a doctor though, so I cannot verify this.

[Cleveland Clinic, MD]

Posted By CCF CARDIO MD - CRC on May 25, 1999 at 08:04:50
I did a literature search and couldn't find any reference to carpet shampoo.  Here is a review article on suspected causes which are all infectious in nature.  If anyone has other information I would be interested in hearing it.
Leung DY. Superantigens related to Kawasaki syndrome. [Review] [47 refs] Springer Seminars in Immunopathology. 17(4):385-96, 1996
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[Deb__0__0]

Posted By Deb on May 26, 1999 at 19:11:46
My son has Kawasaki disease. He was not one of the fotunate kids whose hearts go back to normal. He now has two grand coronary aneurysm's. He sees his cardiologist every 6 months and has a complete work up.  There is NO CONNECTION between carpet shampoo and Kawasaki Disease.  This is a very old rumor.  All the research shows that it is caused by a virus of some unknown origin.  My son sees a cardiologist at Children's Hospital in Milwaukee, by Stuart Berger MD.  This hospital is part of a Medical College and they have all the current info on Kawasaki Disease.  My son is now 16,he does not lead a normal life, but he has been able to excel in other areas. We are hoping that in time they will have an answer and a way to help my son, and others with this.    

[Cleveland Clinic, MD]

Posted By CCF CARDIO MD - CRC on May 26, 1999 at 22:55:54
Dear Deb,
Thanks for putting an old rumor back to rest.  The internet has a way of stirring these sort of things back up.  Best wishes for you and your son.










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