Kawasaki Disease Learning Center

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Kawasaki disease is a rare condition in children that involves inflammation of the blood vessels. The condition is usually accompanied by a fever that lasts at least 5 days. Other classic symptoms may include red eyes, ...

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Symptoms
Kawasaki disease often begins with a high and persistent fever greater than 102?F, often as high as 104?F. A persistent...
Causes
Kawasaki disease occurs most frequently in Japan, where the disease was first discovered. In the United States, Kawasak...
Tests
There are no tests that specifically diagnose Kawasaki disease. The diagnosis is usually made based on the patient havi...
Treatments
Children with Kawasaki disease are admitted to the hospital. Treatment must be started as soon as the diagnosis is made...
Drugs
  • aspirin
  • Gamma globulin
Risk Factors
  • Family History of Kawasaki Disease
  • Japanese race
  • Young child
Complications
Complications involving the heart, including vessel inflammation and aneurysm, can cause a heart attack at a young age ...
Prevention
There are no known measures that will prevent this disorder.
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if symptoms of Kawasaki disease develop. A persistent high fever that does not come down...

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