A child who has a fever of 103°F and diarrhea is admitted to the hospital. The parents state that the child has poor oral intake and joint pain. The diagnostic test report shows that the child has an elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) and a high platelet count. Which condition has the child probably developed?

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Kawasaki disease is characterized by fever, diarrhea, joint pain, and can lead to elevated ESR and high platelet count, matching the symptoms and test results described for the child.

A Child Who Has a Fever of 103°F and Diarrhea