Clinical features of Kawasaki disease: CREAM:
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C-Conjunctivitis (non-exudative); non purulent
conjuncivits - R-Rash (Polymorphous non-vesicular)
- E-Edema (or erythema of hands or feet)
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A-Adenopathy (cervical, often unilateral and non
suppurative) - M-Mucosal involvement (strawberry tongue
Important facts about Kawasaki disease
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80% cases occur prior to age of 5 years with peak incidence < 2
years. - Kawasaki diseaseis an Acute febrile multisystem disease of children.
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Prolonged fever over 5 days that isunresponsive to antibiotics is
seen. -
Although the disease is generally benign & self limiting it is
associated coronary artery aneurysm in 25% of cases. - Non suppurative cervical lymphadenopathy is characteristic.
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| Source: cleaveland clinic |
All are features of Kawasaki disease, except
a) Peak incidence at age > 5 years
b) Aneurysm of coronary
artery
c) Enlarged lymph nodes
d) Fever
Correct answer
a) Peak incidence at age > 5 years
