Q: What is Kawasaki's disease?
A: Kawasaki disease is an inflammatory disease of medium and large arteries that leads to fibrosis and stenosis of the arteries. There is no clear known cause, but it is a type of inflammatory response occurring mainly in children.
Q: Which doctor should I see if Kawasaki's disease is suspected for diagnosis?
A: A Pediatrician or a doctor for Infectious disease should be consulted.
Q: Is it known by any other names?
A: It is also called as Kawasaki's Syndrome or mucocutaneous lymph node syndrome.
Q: What causes Kawasaki disease?
A: It is not clear what causes Kawasaki disease. Scientists believe a virus or bacteria may be responsible.
Q: Is it contagious?
A: Kawasaki disease does not appear to be contagious, nor does it appear to be hereditary.
Q: Can it be prevented?
A: Currently, there are no known ways of prevention, primarily as the `cause is yet to be known.
Q: Will my child recover fully after the illness?
A: Yes, more than 80% of the children recover fully. Very few them might suffer from heart conditions, which might note be evident immediately.
Q: Is it common in India?
A: Incidence of this disease in India is extremely low as there are very meager case reports. Complications due to this disease in Indian patients are still rare.
