Health Update on Backstreet Boy's Son

Backstreet Boy's Son Hospitalized
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Backstreet Boys singer Brian Littrell is revealing more information about his son Baylee's medical condition after the six-year-old was hospitalized last week.

In a personal blog post, Brian writes that Baylee was released from a hospital in Atlanta, GA on Saturday.

"Before being admitted, Baylee had been treated for or thought to have had strep throat, hand, foot, mouth disease and erythema multiforme. After receiving a biopsy, blood tests, an EKG and 2 echocardiograms, Baylee was finally diagnosed with A-Typical Kawasaki Disease," Brian writes.

The blog entry explains that Kawasaki Disease causes inflammation in the coronary arteries as well as the walls of small and medium sized arteries throughout the body. Baylee received a treatment to bring down the inflammation in his coronary arteries and will be closely monitored for the next 6-8 weeks to see if the treatment was effective, according to the singer.

Brian and his wife Leighanne thank everyone who prayed for his son and for many supportive emails and phone calls. "We are humbled by the love and compassion that people have for our son all over the world, thank you!"

Published 12/22/08 by the Insider

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  • Wow I'm glad Baylee is doing good.His so cut jus like his dad I love you guy so much.Godd luck with everything.Love your huge fan Ivana form Prince George B.C Canada.
    Anonymous 4/6/09 Reply
  • i never really liked the backstreet boys but put aside that his father is a celebrity, this is a little boy in pain he should be in, he should be in the greatest shape of his life

    hope the boy gets well soon
    Anonymous 1/24/09 Reply
  • Brian and Leighhanne i hope Baylee will get well soon he is a little boy he does not need this.

    Get well soon Baylee
    KTBSPA69 1/2/09 Reply
  • How is Baylee feeling? I am happy he is much better now. I wish you and your entire family will have a great Happy New Year. Howie you and your family will always be in my heart. I am still giving you a hug Right now. AJ I have 57 hats. I have 443...
    Anonymous 12/29/08 Reply
  • We really need to stop giving celebrities the impression that the world revoles around them, and that their problems are somehow more important. Their sick kids get only the best care...what about those who aren't rich?
    Anonymous 12/29/08 Reply
    • what would you do if your son had what Baylee has
      KTBSPA69 1/2/09
  • my prays are for the family... get well soon Baylee
    AngelaS2 12/22/08 Reply
  • aww poor kid i hope he'll be ok
    sj2448 12/22/08 Reply