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Kawasaki disease, also known as mucocutaneous lymph node syndrome, mucocutaneous lymph node disease, infantile polyarteritis and Kawasaki syndrome, is a poorly-understood non-contagious illness that affects the mucous membranes, lymph nodes, blood vessel walls, and the heart. It was first described in 1967 by Dr. Tomisaku Kawasaki.
Incidence, causes, and risk factors
Kawasaki disease occurs mainly in Japan, though its incidence in the United States is increasing. Kawasaki disease is predominantly a disease of young children, with 80% of patients younger than 5 years of age, but no other contributing factors are known.
The causative agent of Kawasaki disease is still unknown. But current etiological theories center on immunological causes for the disease. Much research is being performed to discover a definitive toxin or antigenic substance, possibly a superantigen, that is the specific cause of the disease.
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Aspirin and intravenous (IV) immunoglobulin G is used to treat Kawasaki disease.
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Aspirin and intravenous (IV) immunoglobulin G is used to treat Kawasaki disease.
Kawasaki disease: A systemic vasculitis of children < 4 years of age. Small & medium vessels, including the coronary arteries are involved.
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Kawasaki disease: A systemic vasculitis of children < 4 years of age. Small & medium vessels, including the coronary arteries are involved.
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coming up on chris's 2 year anniversary of kawasaki disease. for some reason it makes me really blubbery and emotional.
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coming up on chris's 2 year anniversary of kawasaki disease. for some reason it makes me really blubbery and emotional.
Guidelines for Long-term Management of Patients With Kawasaki Disease - Report from the Committee on Rheumatic Fever, Endocarditis, and Kawasaki Disease, Council on Cardiovascular Disease in the Young, American Heart Association.
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Kawasaki Disease - Personal page written by the parent of a child who contracted the disease. Includes personal story, basic information about the disease, support and links
Kawasaki Disease Foundation - A partnership of parents, patients, and professionals. Includes fact sheets, support, parent guide, forum and resources.
Kawasaki Family Network - Provides support and information about this disease to patients and their families, tracks current research in this area and has links to other helpful sites on KD.
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