Condition
Pediatric Kawasaki Disease
Key Points about Kawasaki Disease in Children
- Kawasaki disease is a serious condition that affects young children. It can damage blood vessels throughout the heart.
- Kawasaki disease is diagnosed by having certain symptoms. For example, a fever lasting at least five days.
- Your child’s healthcare provider will treat Kawasaki with aspirin, intravenous immune globulin (IVIG), or other medicines.
- A child with Kawasaki disease may have serious complications, especially ones affecting the heart.
Frequently Asked Questions
Prevention and Risk Assessment
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Diagnosis
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Treatment
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Rheumatology Treatment at Children's National Hospital
Pediatric specialists at Children's National Hospital in Washington, D.C., have the expertise to diagnose, treat and manage autoimmune and inflammatory disorders in a growing child's muscles, tissues and joints. Discover more about the treatments we offer.
Providers Who Treat Kawasaki Disease
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Departments that Treat Kawasaki Disease
Kawasaki Disease Program
We treat children who are newly diagnosed with Kawasaki disease as well as children who have developed coronary artery aneurysms as a result of having Kawasaki disease. Learn more about the Children’s National Kawasaki Disease Program.