Kawasaki disease is an acute febrile illness primarily affecting children 5 years of age or younger. The most common symptoms are: fever, rash, swelling of the hands and feet, desquamation of the hands and feet, and irritation and inflammation of the tongue and mouth. Approximately 20% of children who do not get treatment develop coronary artery abnormalities, including aneurysms.
Arizona 5 year median: 20 cases
Transmission
Unknown, but there is no evidence of common source or person-to-person transmission.
Lab Tests & Specimen Info
No tests available.
No tests available.
Isolation Precautions
Standard precautions are recommended in healthcare settings.
Standard precautions are recommended in healthcare settings.
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