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Kawasaki Disease (Deep Dive R20)

Published: April 15, 2021, 6:33 p.m.

Kawasaki Disease A small vessel vasculitis that affects children, usually <5 years old. Symptoms \u2013 remember the CRASH AND BURN mnemonic! Conjunctivitis Rash \u2013 nonspecific morbilliform or maculopapular rash, usually on torso Adenopathy \u2013 usually unilateral cervical lymphadenopathy Strawberry Tongue \u2013 erythema, swelling, or cracking of lips/mucous membranes Hands \u2013 swelling, erythema, or desquamation of [\u2026]