Question 1

what is kawasaki disease?

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Infectious disease: Kawasaki disease is an uncommon infectious disease in children ages 1-8. However, recognition and treatment are extremely important in order to prevent coronary artery disease in children affected by it. A high fever (>102 f) lasting for more than 5 days, red eyes, red tongue/lips/throat, rash, swelling of hands and feet, and a swollen neck gland are the typical constellation of symptoms.

Question 2

back pain and kawasaki disease related?

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No: Back pain is not  a part of kawasaki disease.

Question 3

what treatments for kawasaki disease can i try at home?

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None: Kawasaki disease is a serious illness and you should consult an md asap.

Question 4

please tell me what kawasaki disease is ?

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Inflammatory disease: Kawasaki disease is an incompletely understood disease that has characteristics of an inflammatory vasculitis.  The cause is unknown.  Presentation and symptoms seem most typical for an infection.  Successful treatment depends on timely recognition (first ten days) and administration of immunoglobulin.  Late treatment may result in coronary aneurysms which can have serious consequences.

Question 5

what are the symptoms of kawasaki disease?

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Fever over 5 days,: ...Rash, red eyes, red mucous membranes, painful hands and feet, swollen lymph nodes.

Question 6

can kawasaki disease be passed on to offspring?

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Possibly: Since doctors are not sure what exactly causes kawasaki disease, the answer is not known exactly.  There are theories about possible infectious causes due to the seasonality of the illness.  There are also some possible genetic causes due to a high prevalence in some Asian ethnicities especially the japanese.  Those genetic factors could be passed to your offspring.

Question 7

is kawasaki disease contagious?

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No: Kawasaki disease is not considered a contagious problem. The cause is uncertain, but may be due to the body's overreaction to some virus (but such a virus has not been found).

Question 8

can kawasaki disease happen genetically?

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No: While we have not yet identified the cause of kd, we do know that kd is not a "genetic" disease. However, it is likely that certain genes confer an increased susceptibility for contracting kd or developing some of its complications.

Question 9

which is kawasaki disease, and their signs and symptoms?

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Inflammation: Kawasaki disease has fever 1- 5 days, strawberry tongue, peeling fingers, swollen red and cracked lips, swollen lymph nodes in neck. Can cause inflammation of blood vessels especially in the heart. Responds to IV gammaglobulin.

http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/tc/kawasaki-disease-topic-overview has more information...

Question 10

can you please describe kawasaki disease, and their signs and symptoms?

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Kawasaki Disease(KD): Kd is a vasculitis, or inflammation of arteries. The cause is unknown, but perhaps partially related to an immune response after a viral infection. It occurs only in children. 

Signs/symptoms include fever every day for 4-5 days, irritability, conjunctivits, red tongue, peeling skin, rash, and red/cracked lips. Coronary arteries can be involved, so early diagnosis and treatment is crucial.

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