10 Kawasaki Disease Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Symptom #8: Oral Symptoms
Kawasaki disease usually presents with a characteristic set of oral symptoms. The tongue takes on a “strawberry tongue” appearance, where it is significantly red and has prominent papillae. The lips become swollen, then crack and bleed.
The mucosa of the throat and mouth also turn bright red. These oral issues occur because of necrotizing microvasculitis (the destruction of small blood vessels) and fibrinoid necrosis (a form of tissue death).
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