Treatments For Kawasaki Disease

Kawasaki disease is an extremely rare condition that involves inflammation of the blood vessels. Kawasaki disease mostly affects children between six months and five years old. In very few cases, the condition happens to adults and teenagers. Though a reason for why Kawasaki disease occurs hasn't been specified, it is thought the illness could stimulate from genetic and environmental factors. Victims may develop redness on the tongue, lips, palms, soles, and in the eyes accompanied by swelling in these areas. Additionally, skin will peel on the hands and feet. Other symptoms include high fever, joint pain, sore throat, and swollen cervical lymph nodes.