Question

A 3-year-old boy presents with a persistent high fever (39.5°C) for 6 days. He has bilateral conjunctival injection, a 'strawberry' tongue, cracked lips, and an erythematous rash. He also has cervical lymphadenopathy. What is the most critical initial treatment?

Accepted Answer

Intravenous Immunoglobulin (IVIG) and high-dose Aspirin

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High-dose oral Ibuprofen

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Intravenous Aciclovir

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Intravenous Cefotaxime

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Oral Prednisolone

Practice question

A 3-year-old boy presents with a persistent high fever (39.5°C) for 6 days. He has bilateral conjunctival injection, a 'strawberry' tongue, cracked lips, and an erythematous rash. He also has cervical lymphadenopathy. What is the most critical initial treatment?