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Vasculitis Treatments and Therapies |
Churg Strauss vasculitis; Kawasaki Disease |
Kawasaki disease, also known as mucocutaneous lymph node syndrome, mucocutaneous lymph node disease, infantile polyarteritis and Kawasaki syndrome, is a poorly-understood non-contagious illness that affects the mucous membranes, lymph nodes, blood vessel walls, and the heart. It was first described in 1967 by Dr. Tomisaku Kawasaki. Incidence, causes, and risk factors Kawasaki disease occurs mainly in Japan, though its incidence in the United States is increasing. Kawasaki disease is pre ...
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Complications
... Kawasaki disease is the leading cause of acquired heart disease in children. About one in five children with the disease develops heart problems, but fewer than half of them will have permanent damage...
Source: MayoClinic
Treatment ... Your doctor will want to begin initial treatment for Kawasaki disease as soon as possible after the appearance of signs and symptoms, preferably while your child still has a fever. The goals of initia...
Source: MayoClinic
Complications ... Many cases of vasculitis are minor and either run their course without treatment, such as some cases of Henoch-Schonlein purpura, or can be effectively controlled by treatment. However, some cases of ...
Source: MayoClinic
Treatment ... Your specific treatment regimen depends on your type of vasculitis, the severity of your case and your general health. Your doctor will ask about your past reactions in regard to medications, nutritio...
Source: MayoClinic
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Resources
- American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association
- Angiitis (MayoClinic)
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