Kawasaki Disease: Tests
Kawasaki disease is a rare childhood disease. It’s a form of a condition called vasculitis. This condition involves inflammation of the blood vessels.
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Diagnosis of Kawasaki Disease
Kawasaki disease is diagnosed based on your child’s signs and symptoms and the results from tests and procedures.
Specialists Involved
Pediatricians often are the first to suspect a child has Kawasaki disease. Pediatricians are doctors who specialize in treating children.
If the disease has affected your child’s coronary (heart) arteries, a pediatric cardiologist will confirm the diagnosis and give ongoing treatment. Pediatric cardiologists treat children who have heart problems.
Other specialists also may be involved in treating children who have Kawasaki disease.
Signs and Symptoms
The doctor will check your child for the classic signs and symptoms of Kawasaki disease.
The doctor will rule out other diseases that cause similar symptoms. These diseases include Rocky Mountain spotted fever, scarlet fever, and juvenile rheumatoid arthritis.
Generally, your child will be diagnosed with Kawasaki… Read more about Kawasaki Disease: Tests