A 4-year-old child with fever, rash, bilateral conjunctivitis, cervical lymphadenopathy, swollen hands/feet, and a 'strawberry tongue' is suspected to...

Question

A 4-year-old child with fever, rash, bilateral conjunctivitis, cervical lymphadenopathy, swollen hands/feet, and a 'strawberry tongue' is suspected to have Kawasaki disease. Which is the mainstay of initial therapy to reduce the risk of coronary artery aneurysms?

Accepted Answer

High-dose intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) and aspirin

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High-dose corticosteroids

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Antibiotics

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Low molecular weight heparin

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Immunosuppressants (e.g. methotrexate)

MCQ (SBA): Kawasaki disease

A 4-year-old child with fever, rash, bilateral conjunctivitis, cervical lymphadenopathy, swollen hands/feet, and a 'strawberry tongue' is suspected to have Kawasaki disease. Which is the mainstay of initial therapy to reduce the risk of coronary artery aneurysms?