KD can lead to coronary artery aneurysms (CAA), making it the most common cause of acquired heart disease in children. Although treatment with intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) and aspirin has diminished the incidence of CAA from 20% to 25% to about half, IVIG resistance occurs in up to 20...
Kawasaki Disease (KD) is a severe childhood disease that many parents, even some doctors, mistake for an inconsequential viral infection. In fact, if not diagnosed or treated in time, it can lead to irreversible heart damage. After 50 years of research, including genetic studies, scientists hav...
Early symptoms typically include fever, skin rash, red eyes, cracked lips and swelling; as the disease progresses, symptoms can also include peeling skin, gastrointestinal distress and joint pain.If left untreated, Kawasaki can lead to serious cardiac complications. But with medical attention, it’...
Kawasaki disease (KD) is an acute, necrotizing vasculitis of unknown etiology. The condition primarily affects children under the age of five and is more common among those of Asian descent. KD is characterized by high fever, desquamative rash, conjunctivitis, mucositis (e.g., strawberry tongue...
The inflammation of Kawasaki disease can damage a child's coronary arteries, which carry blood to their heart. It can also cause problems withlymph nodes, skin, and the lining of a child's mouth, nose, and throat. Scientists haven't found an exact cause of Kawasaki disease. It might be...
川崎病(Kawasaki disease,KD)是一种好发于5岁以下婴幼儿的急性全身性血管炎性疾病,临床上又称之为皮肤黏膜淋巴综合征,其主要病理改变是全身性血管炎,累及动脉、静脉及毛细血管,尤其是以冠状动脉病变较为明显,可导致冠状动脉瘤、心肌梗塞、缺血性心脏病,严重时甚至可猝死,已逐渐发展成为发达国家或地区婴幼儿获得性心...
Kawasaki disease (KD) is one of the most common vasculitides of childhood. It has the potential to cause severe complications, significant morbidity, and even mortality. Expeditious treatment can largely prevent these complications, underscoring the importance of early and accurate diagnosis. The diagnos...
Kawasaki disease (KD) primarily affects young children and can lead to coronary artery lesions. Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) treatment is essential; however, it may fail in 10-20% of cases, increasing the risk of complications. Complete blood count (CBC) tests can help assess disease severit...
Kawasaki disease(川崎病) is every parent’s nightmare(噩梦). This rare illness is the chief cause of acquired heart disease in babies and young children. Historically, it’s been difficult for doctors to spot it, until recently, when a young inventor developed an app that can find it out....
Kawasaki disease (KD) is an acute, systemic febrile illness and vasculitis of childhood that can lead to coronary artery lesions (CALs)1. This disease predominantly affects children who are younger than 5 years and has become the most common cause of acquired heart disease among children in many...