Kawasaki disease affects the children that involve the skin, mouth and blood vessels. It can be treated with acetaminophen, aspirin and intravenous gamma globulin.
US News: Learn how to spot the symptoms of Kawasaki disease in your child. This guide provides information on the signs to look out for and what to do if you suspect your child may have the disease.
Cases of this rare, potentially dangerous childhood illness are growing in the U.S. It is often mistaken for scarlet fever, tick-borne diseases or common viruses. Here’s what to look for.
For 40 years, Dr. Jane Burns has been working to find the cause of Kawasaki disease, an illness that can lead to aneurysms and heart attacks. Her work has brought together a most unlikely team.
In a groundbreaking cohort study conducted by the Japan Environment and Children’s Study, researchers have discovered a potential link between maternal folic acid levels and the onset of Kawasaki.