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This version was machine-translated from German and has not been medically reviewed. The authoritative version is the German version.

Kawasaki diagnostic criteria (AHA 2017/2024)

Fever ≥ 4 days plus ≥ 4 principal criteria (AHA 2024); algorithm for incomplete Kawasaki disease with CRP/ESR and laboratory criteria

Fever
Major criteria (even if since resolved)
Laboratory (if picture incomplete)
Note the unit: 1 mg/dl = 10 mg/l (threshold 3.0 mg/dl = 30 mg/l).
Supplementary laboratory criteria

Calculation aid for healthcare professionals: the calculator reproduces what the sources cited assign to the inputs. Clinical assessment and every treatment decision remain with the treating physician. Inputs and results are not stored.

Frequently asked questions

Kawasaki diagnostic criteria (AHA 2017/2024): What does this calculator compute?

Checks the diagnostic criteria of Kawasaki disease according to the AHA statements 2017 and 2024: complete with fever ≥ 4 days and ≥ 4 of 5 principal criteria (AHA 2024; 2017: ≥ 5 days); with 2–3 criteria (or infants with fever ≥ 7 days) algorithm for incomplete Kawasaki disease with CRP ≥ 3.0 mg/dl / ESR ≥ 40 mm/h, six supplementary laboratory criteria and echocardiography.

Kawasaki diagnostic criteria (AHA 2017/2024): Which sources is this calculator based on?

McCrindle BW, Rowley AH, Newburger JW, et al.: Diagnosis, treatment, and long-term management of Kawasaki disease: a scientific statement for health professionals from the American Heart Association (Circulation 135:e927–e999) – Table 3 and Figure 3 (2017); Jone PN, Tremoulet A, Choueiter N, et al.: Update on Diagnosis and Management of Kawasaki Disease: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association (Circulation 150:e481–e500) (2024)