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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:
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