Vibhu Joshi

Ms. Vibhu Joshi


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Academic Career Length

4Years (2023-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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11 July 2023 in Diagnostics
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PNPallavi L Nadig
Pallavi L Nadig
VJVibhu Joshi
Vibhu Joshi
Rakesh Kumar PilaniaRakesh Kumar Pilania
Rakesh Kumar Pilania
RKRajni Kumrah
Rajni Kumrah
JKJayakanthan Kabeerdoss
Jayakanthan Kabeerdoss
SSSurjit K. Singh
Surjit K. Singh
Kawasaki disease (KD) is an acute vasculitis of childhood that affects the medium vessels with a special predilection to the involvement of coronary arteries. The major morbidity of this disease is due to coronary artery aneurysm, which occurs in about 25–30% of untreated cases. For decades now, intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIg) has consistently been shown to reduce the risk of CAAs to less than 5%. However, the mechanism of immunomodulation remains unclear. Several studies on the role of IVIg in the modulation of toll-like receptor pathways, autophagy, and apoptosis of the mononuclear phagocytic system, neutrophil extracellular trap, and dendritic cell modulation suggest a modulatory effect on the innate immune system. Similarly, certain studies have shown its effect on T-cell differentiation, cytokine release, and regulatory T-cell function. In this review, we discuss the potential mechanisms underlying the immunomodulatory actions of IVIg in patients with Kawasaki disease. Furthermore, we provide a summary of the evidence regarding various infusion protocols and dosages utilized in the treatment of KD patients.