Kawasaki disease is a very serious disease that can mimic many infections. When unrecognized and untreated, it can result in severe damage to the coronary arteries of the heart, resulting in heart attack and sudden death in children. Luckily, most pediatricians are taught to look out for Kawasak...
In cases of Kawasaki disease with a pustular eruption-like case described, it is not uncommon for a physician to confuse Kawasaki Disease with other pustular dermatoses including staphylococcal pustulosis, candidiasis, pustular psoriasis, or acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP). An ...
Kawasaki disease is a very serious disease that can mimic many infections. When unrecognized and untreated, it can result in severe damage to the coronary arteries of the heart, resulting in heart attack and sudden death in children. Luckily, most pediatricians are taught to look out for Kawasak...
Rash in Kawasaki Disease This photo shows a red rash around the diaper area. © Springer Science+Business Media In these topics Kawasaki DiseaseAbout Disclaimer Permissions Privacy Cookie Preferences Terms of use Licensing Contact Us Global Medical Knowledge Veterinary Edition Print Editions Mobile ...
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Fever for > 5 days with evidence of mucosal inflammation and rash should prompt consideration of and further evaluation for Kawasaki disease. Testing For most children, the history and physical examination are sufficient for diagnosis. Testing is targeted at potential life threats; it incl...
This application is an educational tool and memory aid. It has the essential characteristics of the main eruptive childhood diseases: gianotti-crosti, measles, scarlet fever, rubella, fifth disease, roseola, chicken pox disease, hand-foot-mouth disease, meningococcal purpura and Kawasaki disease. It...
The cardiac part of this syndrome is now widely referred to as Kawasaki disease. Other symptoms are not necessary for the diagnostic conclusions including joint pains, diarrhea, vomiting, bowel pain, and aseptic meningitis. The disease may be confused with and must be distinguished from the ...
It has the essential characteristics of the main eruptive childhood diseases: gianotti-crosti, measles, scarlet fever, rubella, fifth disease, roseola, chicken pox disease, hand-foot-mouth disease, meningococcal purpura and Kawasaki disease. It provides useful information on their care, treatment and ...