Kawasaki disease Flashcards
1
Q
what is Kawasaki disease
A
a type of vasculitis
2
Q
describe the clinical features of Kawasaki disease
A
high grade fever >5 days, typically resistant to antipyretics
conjunctival infection
bright red cracked lips, strawberry tongue
cervical lymphadenopathy
red palms of the hands and soles of the feet
3
Q
how do you manage Kawasaki disease
A
high dose aspirin
IV immunoglobulins
4
Q
what investigation should you make sure to do in Kawasaki disease
A
ECHO to screen for coronary artery aneurysm
