A 2-year-old child presents with fever of 39°C for four days, conjunctivitis, rash, red lips, and swollen hands. Kawasaki disease is suspected. Which ...

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A 2-year-old child presents with fever of 39°C for four days, conjunctivitis, rash, red lips, and swollen hands. Kawasaki disease is suspected. Which is the key treatment to reduce coronary artery aneurysms?

Accepted Answer

IV immunoglobulin and aspirin

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High-dose steroids

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High-dose aspirin alone

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IV antibiotics

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Plasma exchange

MCQ (SBA): Kawasaki disease

A 2-year-old child presents with fever of 39°C for four days, conjunctivitis, rash, red lips, and swollen hands. Kawasaki disease is suspected. Which is the key treatment to reduce coronary artery aneurysms?