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.
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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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Agree.In late stage you will have cardiac envolvement ......get an ECHO done to R/O coronary artery aneurysm
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