Kawasaki Disease (KD) - Diagnosis and Management Summary Kawasaki Disease (KD) is the most common vasculitis of childhood. KD rarely occurs in adults. Presentation: • Fever, Conjunctivitis, Mucositis, Rash, Hand edema, Lymphadenopathy, Tachycardia, Arthritis, Cough • +/-Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea • It can cæxist with other infections Diagnostic Criteria - Fever lasting ≥ 5 days and 4 of the following: 1. Bilateral conjunctival injection 2. Fissured lips injected pharynx, or strawberry tongue 3. Erythema of palms or soles, edema of hands or feet, 4. Polymorphous rash 5. Cervical lymphadenopathy Management: IVIG +/- Aspirin By @TheIDtrivia #Kawasaki #Disease #KD #vasculitis #rheumatology #pediatrics #diagnossi #management #treatment
