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🌡️ Kawasaki Disease – What Parents Should Know ❤️

Kawasaki disease is an illness that causes inflammation of blood vessels, mostly in children under 5 years old. It can start with symptoms that look like a common cold or stomach bug.

🔍 Cause:
The exact cause is unknown, and it is NOT contagious.

🚨 Common symptoms include:
• Persistent high fever
• Red eyes
• Cracked red lips & strawberry tongue 🍓
• Rash
• Swollen lymph nodes in the neck
• Red or swollen hands and feet (with skin peeling later)

🦠 Some children after COVID-19 may develop a similar condition called MIS-C, which also needs urgent medical care.

🩺 Diagnosis:
Based on symptoms and exam, with blood and urine tests and a heart ultrasound (echocardiogram).

💉 Treatment:
IVIG and aspirin in the hospital. Some children may also need steroids.

❤️ Why it matters:
Early treatment helps prevent serious heart complications. Most children recover fully when treated on time.

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