Kawasaki Disease (Mucocutaneous Lymph Node Syndrome) 

An rare systemic acute febrile vasculitic syndrome. Aetiology unknown. 

Affects children between 6 months and 4 years (peak at 1 yr). 

More common in Asians. 

Early diagnosis can prevent lethal cardiac complications. 

Early administration of intravenous immunoglobulin reduces the risk of developing cardiac involvement. 

#Kawasaki #Disease #Features #Signs #Symptoms #Diagnosis #Peds #Pediatrics