In the early stage of Kawasaki disease, the child may also develop a red mouth and lips. There are a few ways this can present, including redness to the inside of the mouth and throat or swollen cracked lips that may bleed. One of the most recognizable oral symptoms of Kawasaki disease is strawberry tongue; the organ becomes red, swollen, and covered in small lumps. Sores or ulcers are rare.

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