What Other Kawasaki Diseases Mimic Rheumatoid Arthritis?

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Alternative Names

Mucocutaneous lymph node syndrome; Infantile polyarteritis


Symptoms

Kawasaki disease often begins with a high and persistent fever greater than 102 F, often as high as 104 F. A persistent fever lasting at least 5 days is considered a classic sign. The fever may last for up to 2 weeks 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 drainage)
  • Bright red, chapped, or...
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