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It looked like Kawasaki Disease but Dr. insisted it was a staph infection. How can I be sure he was right? |
blood tests found nothing abnormal with her platlettes but all the other symtoms of Kawasaki were there. We got a 2nd opinion but the appointment was made by the first doctor and by the time we were seen the crisis was over regardless of diagnosis and i wonder if the 2nd Dr. would cover for him if he was wrong since we were beyond the need for intervention. I also wonder, if it was Kawasaki if there are any preventive measures I need to take in the future. Are there any disease experts out there that can help? Hi we know how you feel, we were told at the time it was POSSIBLY staph infection,three bouts of antibiotics later still not better the family doctor phoned the hospital that released our daughter, were told to keep a close eye on her and told to come back in 5 weeks for her third heart scan. After the heart scan that was all clear THANK GOD we were than told he the specialist was not sure now if she had ,Kawasaki disease or post streptococcal vasculitus, but swaying towards Kawasaki..... the good thing she has had no ill effects other than emotional problems but they say that could be her age as well (3) hang in there its a terrible time but before you know it, your child will be running around crazy Please listen to your Dr. You should be glad he has not diagnosed Kawasaki Disease. This disease normally occurs in the first two years of life. They are not sure of the cause. There is no known cure and the symptoms often appear the same as measles. (98%) of children make a complete recovery. Both staph infections and Kawasaki cause skin infections. Kawasaki involves the lymph nodes. Doctors do not cover for each other, if the first Dr. was wrong I'm sure the 2nd would say so. If you are still worried go and see a specialist. I am not an expert but my daughter had kawasaki's disease about 1 1/2 yrs ago. Actaully the 1st answer was wrong in the sense that the disease can hit the child till the age of 5. |
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