Ensuring Kawasaki Disease won’t be a marginalized pediatric illness!

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Kawasaki Disease also known as Kawasaki Syndrome is the number one cause of acquired heart disease in children developed nations.
It is not a rare illness, with about 5,000 reported cases per year in the United States and over 15,000 per year in Japan.
There is no diagnostic test available currently; diagnosis is based on the presence of fever with four of five other symptoms in classic cases. Diagnosis in incomplete cases can be more difficult.
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March 15, 2011

Dr. Kawasaki and his family are safe from danger of earthquake in Japan. He's communicated with Dr. Shulman through email.

March 2, 2011

The KD Fund is pleased to announce the launch of their new and improved website...

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March 2, 2011

The KD Fund 2011 Cocktail / Dinner Fundraiser and Symposium....

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Kawasaki Disease does not discriminate; it's not limited to any certain group of children.

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