The type of aeritis which may lead to myocardial infarction in children is
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Kawasaki disease o Kawasaki disease is an acute, self limited vasculitis of unknown etiology that occurs predominantly in infants and young children of all races. Coronary aery aneyrysms or ectasia develops in 15-25% of untreated children with the disease and may lead to ischemic hea disease, myocardial infarction, or even sudden death. In the USA, Kawasaki disease has surpassed acture rheumatic fever as teh leading cause of acquited hea disease in children
Kawasaki disease
Takayasu aeritis
Polyaeritis nodosa
Microscopic polyangitis