Vasculitis

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 ...