Kawasaki Disease Flashcards
1
Q
What is Kawasaki Disease?
A
Where multiple blood vessels in body become inflamed.
Mainly affects children under age of 5
2
Q
What is the characteristic presentation of Kawasaki Disease?
A
Fever that lasts for more than 5 days.
3
Q
Other than the characteristic fever of kawasaki disease, what other things may present? (7)
A
- Bilateral Conjunctivitis
- Polymorphus rash
- Lymphadenopathy (cervical)
- Changes in extremeties and mucuos membranes
- Peripheral Oedema
- Peripheral Erythema
- Peringuinal Desquamation
- Vasculitis of medium sized arteries
4
Q
How do we treat kawasaki disease? (3)
A
Immunoglobulin
Aspirin
Immunosuppressive Agents
5
Q
What is the expected recovery time for children suffering of kawasaki disease (after being treated appropriately)?
A
6 to 8 weeks
6
Q
What percentage of patients with kawasaki disease experience heart complications?
A
25%
