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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.

Answered 11/10/2015

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Signs: Fever of >5 days rash lymphadenopathy conjunctivitis swollen lips fingers and toes strawberry tongue some blood testing abnormalities.

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