Kawasaki Disease

Your Path

  • Kawasaki Disease

Etiology

  • Medium vessel vasculitis

Risk Factors

  • Children
  • Asian/Pacific island descent

Symptoms

  • Unexplained
  • Fevers x 5d
  • Red eyes
  • Skin and mucous membrane inflame
  • Risk of coronary aneurysms later in life if untreated

Physical Exam Findings

  • Febrile
  • Cervical adenopathy
  • B conjunctival injection
  • Strawberry tongue
  • Red/cracked/fissuring lips
  • Erythematous rash
  • Edema palms/soles