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Children with Kawasaki disease are admitted to the hospital. Treatment must be started as soon as the diagnosis is made to prevent damage to the coronary arteries and heart. Intravenous gamma globulin is the standard treatment. It is given in high doses. The child's conditi...[read article]

Tests for Kawasaki Disease

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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient''s body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems.  More
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Prescribed Medications for Kawasaki Disease

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ASPIRIN (AS pir in) is a pain reliever. It is used to treat mild pain and fever. This medicine is also used as directed by a doctor to prevent and to treat heart at...  More
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IMMUNE GLOBULIN (im MUNE GLOB yoo lin) helps to prevent or reduce the severity of certain infections in patients who are at risk. This medicine is collected from th...  More
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Over the Counter Medications for Kawasaki Disease

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ASPIRIN (AS pir in) is a pain reliever. It is used to treat mild pain and fever. This medicine is also used as directed by a doctor to prevent and to treat heart at...  More
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