Preferred Label : Kawasaki disease;
Definition : Kawasaki disease is a syndrome of unknown cause that results in a fever and mainly
affects children under 5 years of age. It is a form of vasculitis, where blood vessels
become inflamed throughout the body. The fever typically lasts for more than five
days and is not affected by usual medications. (Wikipedia);
Synonyme : Kawasaki syndrome; mucocutaneous lymph node syndrome;
Origin ID : WPCCBHQS-2;
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Kawasaki disease is a syndrome of unknown cause that results in a fever and mainly
affects children under 5 years of age. It is a form of vasculitis, where blood vessels
become inflamed throughout the body. The fever typically lasts for more than five
days and is not affected by usual medications. (Wikipedia)