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Can kawasaki disease happen genetically?
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No: While we have not yet identified the cause of kd, we do know that kd is not a "genetic" disease. However, it is likely that certain genes confer an increased susceptibility for contracting kd or developing some of its complications.
Answered 12/23/2013
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