The child must have a daily spiking high temperature for at least five days, with four out of the following five features: |
• Bulbar conjunctival injection without exudates |
• Changes in the oral mucosa including red cracked lips, red mouth and throat, and strawberry tongue |
• Erythema and swelling of the hands and feet with subsequent peeling usually after three weeks |
• Generalised erythematous rash especially on the trunk |
• Cervical lymphadenopathy |