5 Facts you should know about

Kawasaki
disease

A disease that involves inflammation of the blood vessels

Kawasaki disease begins with a fever that lasts at least five days

Other classic symptoms may include

red eyes, lips, and mouth; rash; swollen and red hands and feet; and swollen lymph nodes

Sometimes the disease affects the coronary arteries, which can lead to serious heart problems

Kawasaki disease occurs most often in people of Asian and Pacific Island descent

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