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==Explanation of Condition== | ==Explanation of Condition== | ||
Inflammatory conditions causing a rash, peeling of the lips and finger tips, which may also severly damage the blood supply to the heart (coronary artery aneurysms). | Inflammatory conditions causing a rash, peeling of the lips and finger tips, which may also severly damage the blood supply to the heart (coronary artery aneurysms). | ||
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| + | See also [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kawasaki_disease Kawasaki Disease] | ||
==Guidance== | ==Guidance== | ||
Revision as of 18:57, 13 June 2012
Contents
Acceptability at Recruitment
QUALIFIED
Acceptability at CT / Work-Up
QUALIFIED
Individual at Risk
Donor
Explanation of Condition
Inflammatory conditions causing a rash, peeling of the lips and finger tips, which may also severly damage the blood supply to the heart (coronary artery aneurysms).
See also Kawasaki Disease
Guidance
Infantile autoimmune condition with likely infectious trigger. Rare in adults.
Acceptable if fully recovered with no documentation of coronary artery aneurysms.
Discuss with medical officer if necessary.
Pseudonyms or Related Conditions
Lymph Node Syndrome Mucocutaneous Lymph Node Syndrome
Version
Version 1, Edition 1
Date of Last Update
15th June 2012
