Patient's question:
I want to ask, `I have a particularly good friend` his child has been diagnosed with Kawasaki disease. My own child often plays with him `sometimes sharing a bowl of food, I feel a bit upset that my child might get infected. Hello, is Kawasaki disease contagious?Doctor's answer:
Kawasaki disease is not particularly common. It is a vasculitis syndrome that primarily affects children aged 2 to 4, with boys being more susceptible. In recent years, the incidence rate has slightly increased. The most significant danger of Kawasaki disease is its impact on the coronary arteries. It is the primary cause of coronary artery inflammation in children and also a potential risk factor for the development of coronary heart disease later in adulthood. In China, the disease tends to occur more frequently between July and September.