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Multi-System Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) vs. Kawasaki Disease
CDC Case Definition for MIS-C;
 • < 21
in Children (MIS-C ... Kawasaki Disease ... years old with fever ... #Comparison #diagnosis ... #peds #pediatrics
Kawasaki Disease (Mucocutaneous Lymph Node Syndrome) 
An rare systemic acute febrile vasculitic syndrome. Aetiology unknown. 
Affects
Kawasaki Disease ... Affects children ... Early diagnosis ... #Kawasaki #Disease ... #Peds #Pediatrics
Algorithm for the Evaluation of Kawasaki and Incomplete Kawasaki Disease:
Diagnosis
* Fever >5d
* Criteria (4/5)
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and Incomplete ... Kawasaki Disease ... Fever >5d * Criteria ... #Peds #Pediatrics ... #Kawasaki #Disease
Erythematous Rashes - THE ALGORITHMIC APPROACH

Characterized by diffuse redness of the skin due to
capillary congestion, erythematous
staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome ... infants and young children ... includes Kawasaki ... disease, scarlet ... shock syndrome
Evaluation of suspected incomplete Kawasaki Disease

1. AHA consensus recommendations
2. Infants ≤6 months old on day ≥7
Kawasaki Disease ... old on day ≥7 of fever ... should be given to children ... #Diagnosis #Peds ... #Disease #Incomplete