Notes in Kawasaki Disease

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Published	10/08/2024	Kawasaki disease is also known as mucocutaneous lymph node syndrome. It is a systemic, medium-sized vessel {{c1::vasculitis}}. It affec…
Published	10/08/2024	A key feature that should make you consider Kawasaki disease is a {{c1::persistent high fever (above 39ºC) for more than 5 days}}. The key s…
Published	10/08/2024	There are several investigations that can be helpful in Kawasaki disease:Full blood count can show {{c1::anaemia, leukocytosis and thrombocytosis…
Published	10/08/2024	There are three phases to Kawasaki disease:{{c1::Acute}} phase: {{c2::The child is most unwell with the fever, rash and lymphadenopathy}}. This l…
Published	10/08/2024	There are two first line medical treatments given to patients with Kawasaki disease:{{c1::High dose aspirin to reduce the risk of thrombosis…
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