Can a child die from Kawasaki disease?

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asked Jun 28, 2020 in Kids Health by traskmuster (300 points)
Can a child die from Kawasaki disease?

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answered Jun 28, 2020 by SXJboxs (460 points)
Yes a child can die from Kawasaki disease if the child has poor health to begin with or the child develops coronary artery problems.

Most children fully recover from Kawasaki disease within a few weeks but even with treatment the child can die in rare cases of Kawasaki disease.

A child can get Kawasaki disease twice but for most children they only get Kawasaki disease once because their bodies build up an immunity to it.

It's rare that a child will get Kawasaki disease twice or more than once but it does happen from time to time.

Most children who do get Kawasaki disease recover from it within a few weeks but if not the child should see a doctor about it.

Kawasaki disease is usually caused by bacteria or viruses that the child comes into contact with.

The child may touch something with their hands that has the bacteria or virus causing the Kawasaki disease and then touch their face.

Then after the child touches their face they likely get infected with the Kawasaki disease.

Certain genes also make your child more prone to getting Kawasaki disease but the actual cause is not 100 percent known as of now.

The reason aspirin is used in Kawasaki disease because the aspirin can ease pain and discomfort and reduce fever.

Aspirin is an NSAID which stands for non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug.

Aspirin is very good at helping ease pain and discomfort in those with Kawasaki Disease and it's generally a safe drug to take.

Aspirin is very good for helping adults prevent heart attacks as well and helps thin the blood which can reduce the chance of blood clotting in people.

Some kids who have Kawasaki disease can take a baby aspirin and only give the recommended dosage of the baby aspirin to your child.

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