After doctors ran a few blood tests, they told Rego that Marina had Kawasaki disease, a rare, but potentially serious, even fatal illness. Research is currently being done to find ways to diagnose Kawasaki disease earlier and avoid misdiagnoses. Plus, boys less than a year old have an increased risk for heart disease, Choueiter said. Kawasaki disease is a rare condition that affects children of all ages, but it’s more common in children between 6 months and 5 years of age. What is the Kawasaki Disease?

Source: Fox News July 31, 2016 11:03 UTC