Blood profile characteristics of Kawasaki disease
Disease description:
My child's temperature has been around 39°C for the past two days. The doctor suspects it might be caused by Kawasaki disease and recommends a blood test. What are the characteristic blood test findings in Kawasaki disease?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Xie Zixing
Kawasaki disease is characterized by certain blood test abnormalities, which may include elevated platelet and white blood cell counts, increased C-reactive protein, elevated serum ferritin, and accelerated erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR). Additionally, patients may exhibit a hypercoagulable state or dyslipidemia. Kawasaki disease is a common acute, self-limited vasculitis that typically affects infants, young children, and school-aged children.
