Kawasaki Disease
Kawasaki Disease Related to Covid-19 Subscribe Now Considerable confusion surrounds a recently recognized complication of Covid-19 in young children and adolescents. Since its original description in April 2020 it has been variously referred to as Kawasaki Disease, Toxic Shock Syndrome and Cytokine Storm. More recently the name has been changed from Pediatric Inflammatory Multisystem Syndrome to Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children. Without Symptoms of Covid-19 Children generally remain free of symptoms during their infection with the coronavirus. Signs and symptoms of Kawasaki Disease typically manifest in the convalescent phase several weeks after the infection resolves. It appears the immune system once stimulated to control the virus continues to spiral out of control and attacks tissues throughout the body. https://youtu.be/rguZShGIPqM Kawasaki Disease from WellNowDoctor on YouTube Manifestations Children with Kawasaki Disease…