The bodys response to a virus or infection combined with genetic factors may cause the disease. Diagnosis, treatment, and longterm management of kawasaki. It is the leading cause of heart disease in developing. Incomplete forms have been described in patients who do not meet all clinical. Illness sheets california childcare health program. A scientific statement for health professionals from the american heart association. Kawasaki disease kd, also known as kawasaki syndrome, is an acute febrile illness of unknown cause that primarily affects children younger than 5 years of age. The disease was first described in japan by tomisaku kawasaki in 1967, and the first cases outside of. After completing this article, readers should be able to. Abstract kawasaki disease kd is a febrile disease in childhood, characterized by an acute systemic vasculitis of small and medium vessels, with predilection of the coronary arteries.
However, no specific virus or infection has been identified, and the role of genetics. Other common symptoms include large lymph nodes in the neck, a rash in the genital area, and red. Diagnosis, treatment, and management of kawasaki disease e929 ciica tatmt ad idi circulation. Kawasaki disease genetic and rare diseases information. Download this books into available format 2019 update. The disease results when cells move into the tissues and buildup there, leading to vascular damage, but what causes the cell buildup in the first place is unknown. A rare disease without pathognomonic findings or a diagnostic test, kawasaki disease should be considered in the differential diagnosis of a child with prolonged fever. It is a form of vasculitis, where blood vessels become inflamed throughout the body. Descamacion periungueal y a otros niveles sobre todo perineal en grandes y pequenas laminas. While local treatment is fully in hands of an ophthalmologist, the form and. Recognize the clinical findings associated with kawasaki.