Kawasaki disease

A vasculitis characterized by inflammation of the arteries, particularly the coronary arteries. The vasculitis may lead to aneurysm formation and possibly, heart attacks. It affects young children who usually present with persistent high fever, redness of the mucous membranes of the mouth, redness of the palms and soles, skin rashes, lymphadenitis, and joint pain and swelling.

Disease Alternative Name

infantile polyarteritis nodosa

mucocutaneous lymph node syndrome

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Dr. Rahul Mahto

Ayurveda

Strawberry tongue Possible causes ad differential diagnosis What Is Strawberry Tongue? If your tongue is swollen, red...See More

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Dr. P.kishore Kumar

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INFECTIOUS MONONUCLEOSIS

3 year old male presented with 4-day history of fever, sore throat, fatigue, and loss of appetite. Skin rash for one day...See More

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Dr. P.kishore Kumar

Dermatology

Yes it's INFECTIOUS MONONUCLEOSIS caused by Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) and usually presents with a triad of fever, pharyngitis, and lymphadenopathy and maculopapular rash,which may be aggravated by antibiotics like amoxicillin,ampicillin and...

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Shobana Sridhar

Undergraduate Student

Strawberry tongue- Kawasaki disease Strawberry gallbladder- cholesterolosis Strawberry vagina-trichomonas infection Strawberry skull- Edward syndrome Strawberry skin - sarcoidosis Strawberry nasal mass- rhinosporidosis Strawberry hemang...See More

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