What Causes Kawasaki Disease?
The cause of Kawasaki disease isn't known. The
body's response to a virus or infection combined with genetic factors may cause
the disease. However, no specific virus or infection has been found, and the
role of genetics isn't known.
Kawasaki disease can't be passed from one child to
another. Your child won't get it from close contact with a child who has the
disease. Also, if your child has the disease, he or she can't pass it on to
another child. |