What is Kawasaki disease?

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Kawasaki Disease is an illness that involves the skin, mouth, and lymph nodes, and typically affects children who are under the age of 5. The cause of Kawasaki Disease is unknown, but if the symptoms are recognized early, kids with the disease can fully recover within a few days. If it goes untreated, it can lead to serious complications that can involve the heart.

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It is a disease in under 5 children with fever, sore throat, enlarged lymph nodes, red palms and soles, peeling skin of palms and soles and sore tongue. The exact cause is not understood. It may be due to a virus. Over a period of weeks and months, it may involve the heart and large blood vessels.It is treated with aspirin.

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