Kawasaki disease (KD), also known as Kawasaki syndrome, is an acute febrile illness of unknown etiology that primarily affects children younger than 5 years of age. Kawasaki disease causes swelling (inflammation) in children in the walls of small to medium-sized blood vessels that carry blood throughout the body. Kawasaki disease commonly leads to inflammation of the coronary arteries, which supply oxygen-rich blood to the heart. Kawasaki disease is a leading cause of acquired heart disease in children in developed countries. However, with treatment, few children have lasting damage.
Fever
Greater than or equal to 38°C (100.4°F), Less than 38°C (100. 4°F)
Lasting at least for 5 days
common
Red eye
Both eyes
common
Reddish tongue
common
Skin rash and redness
common
Diarrhea
or Throwing up
or Abdominal pain
common
Enlarged or swollen lymph nodes
or Mass or swelling at the neck
common
Annoyed easily
or Child is constantly crying
common
Cough with mucus or without mucus
or Runny nose
common
Poor appetite
common
Joint pain
If you have Kawasaki Disease, then a visit to a rheumatologist is recommended.
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Rheumatologist