Childhood threat — Kawasaki disease strikes mostly those under 5; cause is unknown

Beth Avant and her son Lucas, 3, are seen in the backyard of their Encinitas home recently. Lucas has Kawasaki disease but luckily was diagnosed early. The symptoms mimic those of a viral infection and can lead to delays in treatment. <br><small><B>ROBERT BENSON </B>For the North County Times</small> <br><A HREF="https://secure.townnews.com/nctimes.com/forms/photo_services/linkorder.php?des= Photo by Robert Benson / Beth Avant and her son Lucas, 3, are seen in the backyard of their Encinitas home recently. Lucas has Kawasaki disease but luckily was diagnosed early. The symptoms mimic those of a viral infection and can lead to delays in treatment." target="new">Order a copy of this photo</A> <!— <br><A HREF=" ">More of this story</A> —> <br> <A HREF="http://www.nctimes.com/news/photogallery/" target="new">Visit our Photo Gallery</A> <br> <hr width="250">