Kawasaki Disease Is One of Over 100 Types of Arthritis

The tragic death of Jett Travolta, son of John Travolta and Kelly Preston, has brought a lot of attention to a little known disease -- Kawasaki Disease. Did you know Kawasaki Disease is recognized as one of over 100 types of arthritis, according to the Arthritis Foundation? Kawasaki Disease is a form of systemic vasculitis that develops in young children -- 80% of Kawasaki patients are under 5 years old.

Kawasaki disease may be associated with the development of coronary arteritis (inflammation of the coronary arteries) and the formation of aneurysms. In the United States, Kawasaki disease is considered the leading cause of acquired heart disease in children. Learn more about the symptoms, cause, prevalence, and treatment of Kawasaki Disease in Kawasaki Disease - Fast Facts.

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