Kawasaki disease is a rare condition that leads to inflammation of mid-sized arteries. Arteries are blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart. The cause is often unknown. However, genetics and viral infections may play a role in its development. Kawasaki disease most often affects children under the age of 5 years.
More Information about Kawasaki disease |
Reporting |
| Individual cases are not reportable to the Health Unit. |
| Should one go to childcare, school, or work if they have Kawasaki disease? |
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No exclusion necessary as Kawasaki disease is not spread from person-to-person. Stay home until feeling well enough to participate in regular activities. |
Contact our Communicable Disease Control (CDC) program at 705-474-1400 or toll free at 1-800-563-2808, ext. 5229, or by email to cdc@healthunit.ca for more information.
Last updated: August 2024, by CDC