Exam 1 - Kawasaki disease (stage 3) Flashcards
1
Q
What is third stage of kawasaki disease called?
A
Convalescent stage
2
Q
What days/months is the convalescent stage (stage 3) of kawasaki disease present?
A
1-2 months following resolution of symptoms
3
Q
How long does the convalescent stage (stage 3) last? What is significant about this last stage?
A
Lasts until ESR is back to normal
Most symptoms disappeared
4
Q
Kawasaki disease: convalescent stage (stage 3)
- Nail changes
A
- Bow lines
- Onicomadesis (abnormality of toe nails)
- Appears 2 months after recovery
