A condition that causes inflammation in the walls of some blood vessels in the body.
It's most common in infants and young children.
Early stages include a rash and fever. Symptoms include high fever and peeling skin. In late stages, there may be inflammation of medium size blood vessels (vasculitis). It also affects lymph nodes, skin, and mucous membranes, such as inside the mouth.
Kawasaki disease is usually treatable. Initial treatments include aspirin and intravenous immunoglobulin therapy given in a medical facility.