Kawasaki syndrome
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Kawasaki syndrome is a condition that involves inflammation of the blood vessels.[1] It is typically diagnosed in young children, but older children and adults can also develop this condition.[1] Kawasaki syndrome is usually accompanied by a fever that lasts at least 5 days. Other classic symptoms may include red eyes, lips, and mouth; rash; swollen and red hands and feet; and swollen lymph nodes.[1] Kawasaki syndrome occurs most often in people of Asian and Pacific Island descent.[2]
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- More Detailed Information (Found: 12 Resources)
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provide more information on reporting cases of Kawasaki syndrome. Click on the CDC link to view this information.
National Center for Zoonotic, Vector-Borne, Enteric Diseases (NCZVED)
1600 Clifton Road, NE
MS D-76
Atlanta, GA 30329-4018
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You can obtain comprehensive information on this topic from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC is recognized as the lead federal agency for developing and applying disease prevention and control, environmental health, and health promotion and education activities designed to improve the health of the people of the United States. Click on the link to read information on this condition.
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eMedicine provides information on this topic. Click on the link to view this information. You may need to register to view the medical textbook, but registration is free
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KidsHealth created by The Nemours Foundation's Center for Children's Health Media provides information in both English and Spanish about this condition. Click on the link to access the information page on Kawasaki disease.
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MedlinePlus, a Web site designed by the National Library of Medicine Web site to help you research your health questions, provides more information about this topic. Click on the link to view this information.
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The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) provides leadership for a national program in diseases of the heart, blood vessels, lung, and blood; blood resources; and sleep disorders. Since October 1997, the NHLBI has also had administrative responsibility for the NIH Woman's Health Initiative. Click on the link to view information on this topic.
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The National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) is a federation of more than 130 nonprofit voluntary health organizations serving people with rare disorders. Click on the link to view information on this topic.
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The Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man (OMIM) database contains genetics resources that discuss Kawasaki syndrome. Click on the link to go to OMIM and review these resources.
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Orphanet is a database dedicated to information on rare diseases and orphan drugs. Access to this database is free of charge. Click on the link to read information on this topic.
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PubMed is a searchable database of medical literature and lists journal articles that discuss Kawasaki syndrome. Click on the link to view a sample search on this topic.
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The Vasculitis Foundation offers information on Kawasaki disease to assist patients, family members, and medical professionals in learning more about the condition.
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The National Organization of Rare Disorders (NORD) has partnered with Inspire.com to launch an online community for people with rare diseases called The NORD Rare Disease Community. This community connects medical patients, family members, caregivers, and professionals. Click on The NORD Rare Disease Community to learn more.
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RareShare is an online social hub dedicated to patients, families and healthcare professionals affected by rare medical disorders. Click on RareShare to learn more.
- Clinical Trials & Research (Found: 2 Resources)
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ClinicalTrials.gov lists trials that are studying or have studied Kawasaki syndrome. Click on the link to go to ClinicalTrials.gov to read descriptions of these studies.
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CRISP is a searchable database of federally funded biomedical research projects conducted at universities, hospitals, and other research institutions. Although these projects may not conduct studies on humans, you may want to contact the investigators to learn more. To search for studies click on the link and enter the disease name in the enter search terms box and click the and button below the box. Then click Submit Query.
- Scientific Conferences (Found: 1 Resource)
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Nutritional Challenges in the High-Risk Infant, September 14, 2009 - September 15, 2009
Location: DC Metro Area
Description: The evidence will be critically evaluated at the workshop. Current gaps in knowledge in this area will be identified and research priorities will be formulated. The workshop summary will provide NICHD and the scientific community a template to address the scientific and clinical issues related to nutrition and neonatal care.
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