Children in the world over have shown to be affected by either Kawasaki Disease (KD) since the reopening of schools.

Try this PYQ:

Q.H1N1 virus is sometimes mentioned in the news with reference to which one of the following diseases?

(a) AIDS

(b) Bird flu

(c) Dengue

(d) Swine flu

What is Kawasaki Disease?

• Kawasaki disease is an illness that causes blood vessels to become inflamed, almost always in young children.
• Its cause is yet unknown. It is one of the leading causes of heart disease in kids.
• But doctors can treat it if they find it early. Most children recover without any problems.

Symptoms

Kawasaki disease comes on fast, and symptoms show up in phases. Signs of the first phase of Kawasaki disease include:

• High fever that lasts more than 5 days
• Swelling and redness in hands and bottoms of feet
• Red eyes
• Swollen glands, especially in the neck
• Irritated throat, mouth, and lips

In the second phase, symptoms include:

• Joint pain
• Stomach trouble, such as diarrhoea and vomiting
• Peeling skin on hands and feet

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