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Mother Advocates for Kawasaki Awareness After Toddler's Recovery

1/26/2026

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Delilah McGeoch, a two-year-old from Paisley, was diagnosed with Kawasaki disease after a 10-day illness.
Doctors initially misdiagnosed her condition as a lymph node infection, delaying proper treatment until intravenous immunoglobulin was given.
After IVIG treatment, Delilah showed significant improvement within hours, and she is recovering well while undergoing regular heart tests.
Her mother, Ashleigh, is advocating for increased awareness to recognize symptoms early and prevent serious heart complications.

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Delilah McGeoch, a two-year-old from Paisley, was diagnosed with Kawasaki disease after a 10-day illness.
Doctors initially misdiagnosed her condition as a lymph node infection, delaying proper treatment until intravenous immunoglobulin was given.
After IVIG treatment, Delilah showed significant improvement within hours, and she is recovering well while undergoing regular heart tests.
Her mother, Ashleigh, is advocating for increased awareness to recognize symptoms early and prevent serious heart complications.