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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

Macopapular rash, one of the characteristic signs of Kawasaki disease

Cardiovascular System

The cardiovascular system is an integral part of the human body. It encompasses the heart and blood vessels.

Signs and symptoms of Kawasaki Disease

Sign/Symptom	Additional information
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

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