Rocio Cristina Calderon Zamora

Dr. Rocio Cristina Calderon Zamora


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Academic Career Length

2Years (2025-Present)

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

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1 December 2025 in Pediatric Reports
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Margarita L. Martinez-FierroMargarita L. Martinez-Fierro
Margarita L. Martinez-Fierro
IGIdalia Garza-Veloz
Idalia Garza-Veloz
Felipe Daniel Marrufo GarciaFelipe Daniel Marrufo Garcia
Felipe Daniel Marrufo Garcia
Manuel González PlascenciaManuel González Plascencia
Manuel González Plascencia
RZRocio Cristina Calderon Zamora
Rocio Cristina Calderon Zamora
MRMonica Rodriguez-Borroel
Monica Rodriguez-Borroel
Background: Kawasaki Disease (KD) is an acute vasculitis affecting children under five years of age, with atypical presentations posing diagnostic challenges and a higher risk of coronary complications when untreated. Methods: We report on a 2-year-old girl with persistent fever, limb edema, erythema, and non-purulent conjunctivitis, without cervical lymphadenopathy or the typical rash. Inflammatory markers were assessed, and a cytokine expression profile was obtained using qRT-PCR. Results: Laboratory analysis showed elevated C-reactive protein (11.1 mg/dL), high fibrinogen (468 mg/dL), borderline D-dimer (484 ng/mL), and a normal platelet count. The cytokine profile revealed marked upregulation of IFN-α, IFN-β, IFN-γ, IL-1α, IL-1β, IL-5, IL-8, and IL-12, with downregulation of IL-2 and IL-4, as well as low TNF-α levels. These findings, although not pathognomonic, were consistent with an inflammatory profile compatible with atypical KD, in which a preceding viral infection may have played a role, although causality cannot be established. Conclusions: This case highlights the diagnostic utility of cytokine profiling in suspected atypical KD, particularly when clinical criteria are incomplete. The integration of immunological data may aid in earlier recognition and therapeutic intervention, thereby helping to prevent cardiovascular sequelae. Cytokine analysis may serve as a promising adjunct for atypical KD diagnosis, although confirmation in larger cohorts is needed.