ENDO Messages for May, 2001: Re: Kawasaki disease??

Re: Kawasaki disease??

From: anonymous (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat May 5 17:48:30 2001

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At Tue, 15 Dec 1998, Rob wrote: >
>Here is what I found....I hope it helps
>
>Vicki
>
>Kawasaki Syndrome (mucocutaneous lymph node syndrome)
>
>What is Kawasaki syndrome?
>
>Kawasaki syndrome is a serious rash illness of children. It is a relatively
>rare disease; fewer than 200 cases are reported each year in New York State.
>
>Who gets Kawasaki syndrome?
>
>Most cases occur in infants and children under age five.
>
>How is Kawasaki syndrome spread?
>
>Little is known about the way a person gets this syndrome or how it spreads.
>It does not appear to be transmitted from person to person. Since outbreaks
>occur, it may be caused by an infectious agent.
>
>What are the symptoms of Kawasaki syndrome?
>
>Most cases have a high spiking fever that does not respond to antibiotics.
>The fever lasts more than five days and is associated with irritability,
>swollen lymph nodes, red eyes, lips, throat and tongue. The rash may cover
>the entire body and is sometimes followed by a peeling of the skin on the
>hands and fingers.
>
>Does past infection make a person immune?
>
>Recurrences have been reported but they are extremely rare.
>
>What is the treatment for Kawasaki syndrome?
>
>Most patients are treated in the hospital where they can be closely watched.
>Aspirin and immunoglobulins are often prescribed.
>
>What are the complications associated with Kawasaki syndrome?
>
>The most frequent complication is coronary artery aneurysms (ballooning out
>of vessels in the heart). Other organs may be involved as well. Approximately
>1-2 percent of cases die of the disease and its complications.
>
>How can Kawasaki syndrome be prevented?
>
>At the present time, preventive measures are unknown.
>

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