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Kawasaki Disease Diagnosed Via Facebook, Saves Young Boy's Life Kogan's former neighbor, her pediatrician friend and her pediatric oncologist cousin all suggested a strange diagnosis:
Kawasaki Disease. According to the PubMed government database,
Kawasaki disease is a rare and not very well understood condition.
... read moreKawasaki Disease Diagnosed Through Facebook: What Is It And How Can Social ... But the example has many wondering more about Kawaski
disease, especially since the author's friend was able to tell what it was from photographs and experience alone. While the
disease can mimic many common illnesses, like the flu or strep throat,
... read moreHow Facebook Saved My Son's Life Her son Max had had the exact same symptoms, and was hospitalized for
Kawasaki disease, a rare and sometimes fatal auto-immune disorder that attacks the coronary arteries surrounding the heart. "The longer you wait," she said, "the worse the damage.
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