21 Facts about Kawasaki Disease
High grade fever (40 degrees Celsius or higher) for over 4 days that's unresponsive to paracetamol and ibuprofen is usually the first sign of kawasaki disease. Most parents are not familiar with this disease because it is very rare. However, without treatment, this is a fatal illness that's a leading cause of acquired heart disease in children. 21 Facts about Kawasaki Disease @healthbiztips by Arlene Gentallan 1. Kawasaki disease is a rare illness that commonly affects children under 5 years of age. 2. Having an Asian descent (specially Japanese and Korean) increases the chance of developing kawasaki disease. 3.The cause of kawasaki disease is unknown. 4. Kawasaki disease is also known as mucocutaneous lymph node syndrome. 5. Kawasaki disease is not contagious. 6. Kawasaki disease is identified in the year 1967 and is named after the Japanese pediatrician Dr. Tomisaku Kawasaki. 7. Kawasaki disease occurs worldwide, but Japan has higher incidence of this disease. 8. Localized ou...