Kawasaki Syndrome

(mucocutaneous lymph node syndrome)

General Information

Kawasaki syndrome is a fever causing illness in children. The cause of Kawasaki syndrome is unknown. Approximately 15 cases a year are reported in Wisconsin.

Kawasaki syndrome fact sheet, P-42065

Provider Information

This is a Wisconsin disease surveillance category II disease:

• Report to the patient's local public health department electronically, through the Wisconsin Electronic Disease Surveillance System (WEDSS), by mail or fax using an Acute and Communicable Disease case report, F-44151 (Word) or by other means within 72 hours upon recognition of a case.
• Information on communicable disease reporting

Wisconsin case reporting and public health follow-up guidelines

• Case Reporting and Investigation Protocol (EpiNet): P-01874 Kawasaki EpiNet (PDF)
• Case Report Form, F-44151 (PDF)