Mnemonic Series No. 9: Kawasaki Disease

Kawasaki Disease: Diagnostic Criteria

CHILD 5 Letters= 5 days, >5 years old, 5 out of 6 criteria

C- Conjunctivitis (bilateral)

H- Hyperthermia (>5 days)

I- Idiophatic Polymorphic rash

L- Lymphoadenopathy (cervical)

D- Dryness and redness of 1.lips&mouth 2.palms&soles

[2 separate criteria]