Question

A 7-year-old boy presents with fever, conjunctival injection, cracked lips, polymorphous rash and cervical lymphadenopathy for 6 days. There is swelling of hands and feet. Which serious complication is this condition most associated with if untreated?

Accepted Answer

Coronary artery aneurysms

Answer

Acute rheumatic fever

Answer

Glomerulonephritis

Answer

Pericardial tamponade

Answer

Stroke

Practice question

A 7-year-old boy presents with fever, conjunctival injection, cracked lips, polymorphous rash and cervical lymphadenopathy for 6 days. There is swelling of hands and feet. Which serious complication is this condition most associated with if untreated?