Kawasaki Disease

This is a rare disorder that affects children, usually those under five years of age. It is most common in Japan, but has occurred in the U.S. It can leave lasting problems if not caught early.

Although not fatal on a mass scale, Kawasaki disease is a rare infection that causes inflamed arteries which can lead to heart attacks with children 5 years and younger.

Recently, a child's life was saved after a mother's Facebook friend recognized her child's symptoms as Kawasaki disease. Here is more about what you need to know about this disease.

The death of John Travolta's son, Jett has brought this rare disease to the spotlight. This article looks at what is it and what can be done about it.

What is Kawasaki Disease? Rare disease that inflames a child's blood vessels. My grandson was diagnosed with Kawasaki. Kawasaki can cause heart attacks or sudden death if left untreated. Here are signs of Kawasaki disease.

Kawasaki Disease effects more than 42,00 children each year in the U.S. yet very little mentioning of this disease is heard. Learn how it affects children and what can be done.

Kawasaki disease usually strikes children, with 80 percent of cases afflicting those under the age of five, and initially presents itself with a rash and fever.

Kawasaki Disease is a condition that affects small children. While the condition is very treatable, it can result in serious complications.

This article looks at the symptoms and treatment for Kawasaki disease.

A brief overview of Kawasaki disease, including symptoms and treatment options.

With Kawasaki Syndrome in the forefront of the news following the death of Jett Travolta, what is Kawasaki, what are the symptoms and how is it diagnosed and treated?

The death of John Travolta's son puts a new light on Kawasaki Disease, which Jett Travolta was diagnosed with. Speculation is over how much the disease contributed to his death- and even on whether he was autistic instead.

Kawasaki is a rare disease seen mostly in Japanese and Korean descent children, and more so in Boys than in Girls. Recently Kawasaki Disease is seen in the United States and the rate is increasing.

Jett, son of John Travolta and Kelly Preston, died suddenly at their vacation home in the Bahamas.

A discussion of the etiology, symptoms, complications, diagnosis, and treatment of Kawasaki Syndrome.

Offering an overview of Kawasaki disease and the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options

I had never heard of Kawasaki disease until a relative came down with it.

Disease attributed to heart disease in young children & many common links. Diagnoses evaluated by child's symptoms. No test available. The disease can cause vasculitis: Inflammation / damage to the wall of various blood vessels.

When our son got sick, we made sure he got the treatment he needed.