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 lymph...

Question

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?

Accepted Answer

Intravenous immunoglobulin and aspirin

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High-dose aspirin alone

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Oral prednisolone alone

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No treatment; condition is self-limiting

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Intravenous ceftriaxone

au-amc MCQ (SBA): Kawasaki disease