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This has very broad symptoms. Fever, rash, joint pain, muscle pain but no known answer. I have never heard it used for animals but I don't know why it could not be. Perhaps your vet would give you more information.
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Can adults get Kawasaki disease?
Yes! Adults may get kawasaki disease but it is rare.
How do you get kawasaki?
Nobody has discovered how you get Kawasaki disease but there is a cure for it.
What causes kawasaki disease?
The cause of kawasaki disease is unknown. The body's response to a virus or infection combined with genetic factors may causethe disease.
Are there different forms of kawasaki disease?
Yes. The disease is given the name Kawasaki but there are subcategories which are used to describe which organs and organ systems are affected. It is an autoimmune disease.
Kawasaki disease is contagious?
no
When was kawasaki disease discovered?
1967
Is there a cure for kawasaki disease?
Yes
What is the hallmark sign of Kawasaki disease?
Kawasaki Disease is an autoimmune disease in which the medium-sized blood vessels throughout the body become inflamed. It is largely seen in children under five years of age. Kawasaki disease can only be diagnosed clinically (i.e. by medical signs and symptoms). There is no specific laboratory test for this condition. One sign of Kawasaki Disease, although not always present, is the characteristic "strawberry tongue."
How many people get kawasaki disease?
approximately 703,555 people
What fever causes flaky hands and feet?
It may be Kawasaki Disease
How does Kawasaki disease attack the body?
Kawasaki disease is a condition that causes inflammation in the walls of arteries throughout the body, including the coronary arteries. It is often seen in children.It affects lymph nodes, skin, and the mucous membranes inside the mouth, nose and throat.No one knows what causes Kawasaki disease but scientists don't believe the disease is contagious. However many think that certain genes may be involved.
Which animals are affected by disease?
All animals are associated and affected with disease. Whether they are the founders and starters of the disease, or if it is passed to it. All animals have the possibility to get disease. The list could go on for days.:]
