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What are the symptoms of Kawasaki disease?

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What are the symptoms of Kawasaki disease?

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A fever (high temperature) which lasts more than 5 days is usual. In addition, at least four of the following normally develop. • Redness of the eyes (conjunctivitis). • Changes in the mouth such as a red throat or tongue, or dry and cracked lips. • A blotchy red rash. This normally fades within a week. • Changes in the hands or feet such as mild swelling or redness. The skin often peels on some of the fingers or toes after about 2-3 weeks. • One or more lymph glands in the neck become swollen. The diagnosis of Kawasaki disease is based on the above typical group of symptoms. There is no test to confirm the disease. Tests may be done to rule out other diseases that cause similar symptoms, such as measles, scarlet fever, etc. Other symptoms may develop in addition to the above. These include diarrhoea, vomiting, abdominal pains, being off food, joint swelling and pains, and jaundice (skin goes yellow). Also, affected children are commonly very irritable.

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