🚨 Kawasaki Disease: What You Need to Know Kawasaki disease is a rare but serious illness that mostly affects children under 5. It causes inflammation of blood vessels throughout the body and if left untreated, it can lead to heart complications. 🔑 Key Signs to Watch For: • Fever lasting 5 days • Red eyes (without discharge) • Red, cracked lips or “strawberry tongue” • Rash on the body • Swelling/redness of hands and feet • Swollen lymph nodes in the neck ⚠️ Why It Matters: The biggest concern

Code HAVIC @medschoolbro = Mystery Discount Kawasaki Disease — “CRASH & BURN” Cause: Medium-vessel vasculitis in young children Diagnosis: ≥5 days fever ≥4 CRASH criteria Complication: Coronary artery aneurysms Treatment: IVIG Aspirin, get an ECHO Remember: Kids with rash on palms soles? Think Kawasaki CARS (Kawasaki, Coxsackie A, RMSF, Syphilis). #medschoolbro #havoc #brody #medstudent #usmle #step1 #pediatrics #meded #foamed #futuremd #medtok | Medschoolbro