Enfermedad de Kawasaki

Abstract

Kawasaki disease is a multisystemic vasculitis syndrome of small and medium vessel typical in breast fed babies and early childhood. It is very common in Japan. The aetiology is unknown however most epidemiologic and immunologic evidences indicate that the causal agent is probably infectious. The diagnosis is based on clinical criteria. Polymorphous exanthema can be mistaken with other clinical forms. The treatment must be done as soon as possible with the aim of preventing any cardiac complications.