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Kawasaki Disease
Kawasaki disease is a type of systemic vasculitis. This disease affects mostly children <10 years old and of Japanese origin. Kawasaki disease is characterized by an inflammation of the small and medium-sized arteries, such as the coronary arteries. It can affect multiple organ systems including:
- Heart
- Joints
- GI tract
- Central nervous system
Cardiovascular System
The cardiovascular system is an integral part of the human body. It encompasses the heart and blood vessels[1].
Sign/Symptom | Additional information |
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Conjunctivitis | Bilateral
Non-purulent |
Rash | Macopapular
Body-wide |
Adenopathy | Cervical |
Strawberry Tongue | {{yes}} |
Hands & Feet Swelling | |
Fever | > 39 C for 5 days or more
Resistant to conventional antipyretics |
Arthritis | Up to 25 % of patients
Not officially part of diagnostic criteria |
A | B | C | D | E |
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1 | ||||
2 | ||||
3 |
Agent | Yes/No |
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A | Template:Yes |
B | |
C |
References
- ↑ Rife E, Gedalia A. Kawasaki Disease: an Update. Curr Rheumatol Rep. 2020 Sep 13;22(10):75. doi: 10.1007/s11926-020-00941-4. PMID: 32924089; PMCID: PMC7487199.