A 5-year-old child presents with persistent fever for 5 days, conjunctival injection, rash, and swollen hands and feet. Kawasaki disease is suspected....

Question

A 5-year-old child presents with persistent fever for 5 days, conjunctival injection, rash, and swollen hands and feet. Kawasaki disease is suspected. What is the key initial treatment?

Accepted Answer

High-dose IV immunoglobulin and aspirin

Answer

Oral prednisolone

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IV antibiotics

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Paracetamol alone

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Observation and supportive care

MCQ (SBA): Kawasaki disease

A 5-year-old child presents with persistent fever for 5 days, conjunctival injection, rash, and swollen hands and feet. Kawasaki disease is suspected. What is the key initial treatment?