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A 5-year-old boy presents with a 3-day history of fever, conjunctival injection, polymorphous rash and swollen hands and feet. There is cervical lymphadenopathy and erythematous cracked lips. Laboratory tests show elevated inflammatory markers. What is the most appropriate initial treatment to reduce the risk of coronary artery aneurysms?

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