Kawasaki disease
US /ˌkɑːwəˈsɑːki dɪˌziːz/
UK /ˌkɑːwəˈsɑːki dɪˌziːz/
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a serious illness in children that causes inflammation in the walls of medium-sized arteries throughout the body, including the coronary arteries, which supply blood to the heart muscle
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Early diagnosis of Kawasaki disease is crucial to prevent long-term heart complications.
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Symptoms of Kawasaki disease include high fever, rash, and swollen lymph nodes.