Penyakit Kawasaki

Suatu hari aku baca di majalah tentang seorang anak yang kena kawasaki desease ini, yang menyebabkan dia jadi kena jantung koroner. Jadi pengen tau penyakit apaan sih ni, coz keterangannya ga' lengkap di majalah itu, ga' jelas, kalo kata orang Pemalang
sih 'mulak mudheng'... he...he..
Makanya aku cari di internet tentang penyakit ini...
kalo pengen lebih jelas lagi, klik aja di medicinet
semoga bermanfaat...

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What is Kawasaki disease?

Kawasaki disease is an uncommon illness in children that is characterized by fever of at least five days duration together with four of the following five findings:
1.Inflammation with reddening of the whites of the eyes (conjunctivitis).
2.Redness or swelling of the hands or feet; or generalized skin peeling.
3.Rash.
4.Lymph gland swelling in the neck.
5.Cracking inflamed lips or throat; or red "strawberry" tongue.

What are the usual symptoms of Kawasaki disease?

The usual symptoms of Kawasaki disease include fever,reddening of the eyes (conjunctivitis), cracked and inflamed lips and mucous membranes of the mouth, ulcerative gum disease (gingivitis), swollen glands in the(cervical lymphadenopathy) and a rash that is raised and bright red. The rash appears in a glove-and-sock fashion over the skin of the hands and feet which becomes hard, swollen (edematous), and then peels off.

What is the difference between Kawasaki disease and Kawasaki syndrome?

None. Kawasaki disease is also referred to Kawasaki syndrome. It was first described in the late 1960's in Japan by the pediatrician Tomisaku Kawasaki.

What is mucocutaneous lymph node syndrome?

Kawasaki disease or syndrome is also called the mucocutaneous lymph node syndrome, a name that is quite descriptive because the disease is characterized by the typical changes in the mucous membranes that line the lips and mouth and by the enlarged and tender lymph glands.What causes Kawasaki disease?The cause is not known. Microorganisms and toxins have been suspected, but none has been identified to date. Genetic factors and the immune system may play a role.

Who develops Kawasaki disease?

Kawasaki disease typically affects children under 4 years of age. Only rarely does it affect children over 8 years of age.

How can Kawasaki disease cause serious complications?

Children with Kawasaki disease can develop inflammation of the arteries of various parts of the body. This inflammation of the arteries is called vasculitis. Arteries that can be affected include the arteries that supply blood to the heart muscle (the coronary arteries). Vasculitis can cause weakening of the blood vessels and lead to areas of vessel widening (aneurysms). Coronary aneurysms are reported in up to 25 percent of those with Kawasaki disease. Because of the potential for heart injury and coronary aneurysms, special tests are performed to examine the heart. Children are typically evaluated with an electrocardiogram (EKG) and sound wave test of the heart (echocardiogram). Other arteries that can become inflamed include the arteries of the lungs, neck, and abdomen. These effects can lead to breathing problems, headaches, and pain in the belly, respectively.

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