Kawasaki disease: diagnostic criteria. KD may be diagnosed with fewer than 4 of these features if coronary artery abnormalities are detected
| Criterion | Description |
|---|---|
| Fever | Duration of 5 days or more PLUS 4 of 5 of the following: |
| 1. Conjunctivitis | Bilateral, bulbar, non-suppurative |
| 2. Lymphadenopathy | Cervical, often >1.5 cm |
| 3. Rash | Polymorphous, no vesicles or crusts |
| 4. Changes in lips or oral mucosa | Red cracked lips; ‘strawberry’ tongue; or diffuse erythema of oropharynx |
| 5. Changes of extremities | Initial stage: erythema and oedema of palms and soles Convalescent stage: peeling of skin from fingertips |