Missed or delayed diagnosis of Kawasaki disease during the 2019 novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic

Due to “stay-at-home” orders and the risk of novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), many parents now hesitate or fear seeking in-person consultations for their children. This has led to reductions in emergency department visits and hospital admissions for other critical illnesses. In addition, healthcare providers have focused on COVID-19 management during the pandemic. Because of Bayesian thinking, other diseases may be underdiagnosed or...