Symptoms of Kawasaki disease

summary

Kawasaki disease is also known as acute febrile mucocutaneous lymph node syndrome. Children will appear systemic vasculitis, acute fever and rash and other symptoms, need timely treatment. I learned how to diagnose Kawasaki disease by the way. I would like to share the symptoms of Kawasaki disease with you on this platform.

Symptoms of Kawasaki disease

First: fever lasting more than 5 days, irregular heat type, up to 39 ℃, antibiotic treatment is invalid

Second: the hands and feet are swollen and hard, and the palms and soles are flushed. The finger and toe end desquamate during recovery Erythema multiforme, without herpes and scab.

Third: Double conjunctivitis. Red and chapped lips, strawberry like tongue, and flushed oropharynx. The cervical lymph nodes were enlarged.

matters needing attention

Most of Kawasaki disease has a good prognosis. The problem lies in the extensive involvement of cardiovascular system and its serious consequences. In a few cases, sudden death may occur in the acute stage, or coronary artery disease may be left until adulthood.