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Sunday, October, 25, 2009

Symptoms Kawasaki Disease

Health Encyclopedia: Kawasaki Disease

Alternative Names

Mucocutaneous lymph node syndrome; Infantile polyarteritis


Symptoms

Kawasaki disease often begins with a high and persistent fever greater than 102F, often as high as 104F. A persistent fever lasting at least 5 days is considered a classic sign. The fever may last for up to 2weeks and does not usually go away with normal doses of acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen.

Other symptoms often include:

  • Extremely bloodshot or red eyes (without pus or dr...
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