What Are Symptoms and Risk Factors of Kawasaki Disease?

Answer 1

I'm a 46 year old female. How likely am I to get the Kawasaki Disease? I've made an appointment with my primary care physician, I'm sure he will refer me to a specialist. What type of questions should I be asking? I've been told by 2 urgent care nurse's that it's most likely to be Kawasaki Disease. Is this a permanent disease or does medication get rid of it completely?

Comments

Most of Kawasaki disease cases are in children, male and Asians. In female adults it's rare. Doctors will order quite a few tests to diagnose, since the diagnosis of Kawasaki disease is actually ruling out other diseases. The prognosis is good, most of the patients can recover. Mortality <1%, relapse <2%. 5% - 10% patients will develop coronary aneurysm, then further treatment on aneurysm is needed.

Answer 2

I'm a 46 year old female. How likely am I to get the Kawasaki Disease? I've made an appointment with my primary care physician, I'm sure he will refer me to a specialist. What type of questions should I be asking? I've been told by 2 urgent care nurse's that it's most likely to be Kawasaki Disease. Is this a permanent disease or does medication get rid of it completely?

Comments

Most of Kawasaki disease cases are in children, male and Asians. In female adults it's rare. Doctors will order quite a few tests to diagnose, since the diagnosis of Kawasaki disease is actually ruling out other diseases. The prognosis is good, most of the patients can recover. Mortality <1%, relapse <2%. 5% - 10% patients will develop coronary aneurysm, then further treatment on aneurysm is needed.