What is Kawasaki disease and who is affected by it?IntroductionI chose to do my research paper on Kawasaki disease in the goal to learn more about this disease. The daughter of a close family friend was diagnosed with Kawasaki in September this year. She called me crying and asked me if I knew anything about Kawasaki. At first I thought, “Why is she crying because of the bike?” » I replied: “The motorcycle? to which she replied: “No, the disease. » I told him that I had never heard of this disease, but from the name I can assume that it originated in Japan or has something to do with Japan. I love doing research so I told her I would look up more information and get back to her, she laughed then said, "Thanks!" » To learn more about Kawasaki disease, we need to look at its history. Kawasaki disease was discovered simultaneously worldwide between 1960 and 1970. Kawasaki disease, also known as Kawasaki syndrome or mucocutaneous lymph node syndrome, was discovered by Japanese pediatrician Tamisaku Kawasaki; hence the name Kawasaki disease. However, KD was independently recognized as a distinct disease in the early 1970s by pediatricians Marian Melish and Raquel Hicks of the University of Hawaii. Dr. Tamisaku Kawasaki saw his first case in the early 1960s; subsequently, he published his first discoveries in Japanese in 1967 and then, in 1974, he published the English version. Although it was not recognized as an aggressive syndrome, it was associated with serious complications in the coronary arteries. Nevertheless, extensive research aimed at understanding the findings is based on publications on origin, pathophysiology, epidemiology, and treatment. Parkinson's disease affects children of Japanese descent, and Korea has the second highest number of patients. ...... middle of paper ...... no way to prevent the disease. Kawasaki is a heartbreaking disease for the following facts, the age group it targets, there is no causal factor and the possible long-term effects, among others. Naturally, it is difficult for anyone to see their child in pain, crying in pain, and as a parent whose job is to protect and comfort them, you don't have the slightest idea what to do or how to cause the pain. . go away. At the same time, there are support groups for parents and patients to vent and discuss what they are going through. Information about local support groups can be obtained from their child's doctor. Additionally, it is important to participate in clinical trials, even if the trial is not beneficial for your child, the information collected by the doctor during the trial tends to be very helpful in studying the disease and response to a specific drug..