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A rare yet dangerous disorder mostly affecting children under the age of five is Kawasaki disease (KD). It targets the coronary arteries, which feed the heart, thereby aggravating inflammation in the blood vessels all across the body. The specific cause remains unknown, despite the inclusion of environmental and genetic elements.
The condition usually presents with prolonged high fever, red eyes, swollen hands and feet, skin peeling, rash, and swollen lymph nodes. Untreated, it might cause major consequences, including coronary artery aneurysms, which might raise a lifetime risk of heart disease.
Timely diagnosis is vital; therapy consists of giving aspirin to lower inflammation and prevent complications as well as intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG). While most children recover completely with appropriate medical treatment, in severe situations long-term monitoring may be necessary.
There is no contagiousness to Kawasaki disease; hence, early identification is crucial to avoid long-term cardiac damage. Timeliness of intervention depends much on parents' and doctors' awareness. Although the precise triggers are yet unknown, continuous study seeks to identify possible causes and strengthen treatment plans, thereby improving the results for impacted infants.