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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.
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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.
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 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 does a vaccine prevent a viral disease when injected into the body?
the vaccine has a little bit of the disease in it so your body gets an atibody for the disease so when the disease trys to attack you body you have an immune system to it
When was kawasaki disease discovered?
1967
Is there a cure for kawasaki disease?
Yes
What disease causes the body to attack pathogens and its normal cells?
Auto-immune
How small pox cure?
There is a vaccination available. A dead or weakened form of the disease is injected into the body and the body builds up an immunity to the disease. Antibodies recognize the disease microbes and attack them.
How many people get kawasaki disease?
approximately 703,555 people
What causes accasional pain on the left side of the body near the heart?
heart disease or heart attack
Why doesn't the person who has been vaccineted develop the disease?
Vaccination entails giving the person a weakened form of the disease. This triggers the body's immune system to build up antibodies to the disease. Then if the real disease tries to attack the body, it is already ready to fight back.
