Mucocutaneous Lymph Node Syndrome
Mucocutaneous lymph node syndrome, also known as Kawasaki disease, is a condition that causes inflammation of the blood vessels and mainly affects young children. It usually starts in a striking way with fever.
Common symptoms:
- Fever that lasts several days
- Redness of the eyes, lips, and tongue
- Skin rash and inflammation of the lymph nodes in the neck
When to see a doctor? In the presence of persistent fever in a child accompanied by red eyes, a rash, and changes in the lips or hands, it is advisable to seek prompt attention.
Which specialist treats it? The pediatrician is the appropriate professional to evaluate this condition in childhood. If a child has prolonged fever with these signs, seeking evaluation without delay is the most appropriate course.
Specialties that treat mucocutaneous lymph node syndrome
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in mucocutaneous lymph node syndrome
Dr. Edgar Bustos Córdova
Dr. Alberto Fregoso Ojeda
Dr. Rodolfo Rivas Ruiz
Dr. Sergio Miguel Gomez Dorantes
Dr. Mercado Filomena Vizcaino
Dr. Olga Eugenia Martínez Garza
Dr. Jose Luis Balanzar Serna
Dr. Alfonso Corona Tellez
Dr. Rodriguez Francisco Herrera
Dr. Román Pineda Abarca
Dr. Escandon Hector Calles
Dr. Roberto Moreno Paez
Dr. Francisco Alvarado Alemán
Dr. Jesús Isidro Pinzón Sánchez
Dr. Elizabeth Solano Pareja
Dr. Victor Tapia Alfaro
Dr. Julio Fraire Calleros
Dr. Gabriela Juárez Domínguez
Dr. Maria Eugenia Chang Gonzalez
Dr. Edgar Sanchez-Uribe
Frequently asked questions
What is mucocutaneous lymph node syndrome?
Mucocutaneous lymph node syndrome, also known as Kawasaki disease, is a condition that causes inflammation of the blood vessels and mainly affects young children. It usually starts in a striking way with fever.
Which doctor treats mucocutaneous lymph node syndrome?
Mucocutaneous Lymph Node Syndrome is usually treated by specialists in pediatrician.