A 2-year-old child presents with a 5-day history of fever (up to 40°C), bilateral conjunctival injection, bright red cracked lips, a 'strawberry tongu...

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A 2-year-old child presents with a 5-day history of fever (up to 40°C), bilateral conjunctival injection, bright red cracked lips, a 'strawberry tongue', and a maculopapular rash. What serious complication is associated with this condition (Kawasaki disease)?

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Coronary artery aneurysms

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Glomerulonephritis

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Rheumatic heart disease

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Meningitis

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Aplastic anaemia

mrcp part 1 MCQ (SBA): Kawasaki Disease

A 2-year-old child presents with a 5-day history of fever (up to 40°C), bilateral conjunctival injection, bright red cracked lips, a 'strawberry tongue', and a maculopapular rash. What serious complication is associated with this condition (Kawasaki disease)?