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Kawasaki Disease%u2022 Systemic vasculitis affecting children 6 months to 5 years of ageDefinition:%u2022 Erythema, swelling, and desquamation of skin%u2022 Bilateral conjunctivitis%u2022 Marked inflammation of lips and strawberry tongue%u2022 Cervical lymphadenopathy%u2022 Widespread rashClinical features (fever >5 days plus 4 of the following):%u2022 Coronary artery aneurysm, myocardial infarctionComplications:%u2022 First-line therapy: Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIg)%u2022 Adjunctive therapy: Aspirin%u2022 Monitoring: Serial echocardiograms to assess coronary arteriesTreatment:
