A 3-year-old boy presents with 5 days of fever, conjunctival injection, cracked lips, swollen hands and a polymorphous rash. What is the most appropri...

Question

A 3-year-old boy presents with 5 days of fever, conjunctival injection, cracked lips, swollen hands and a polymorphous rash. What is the most appropriate treatment to reduce the risk of coronary artery aneurysms?

Accepted Answer

Intravenous immunoglobulin and Aspirin

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High-dose oral antibiotics alone

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Topical emollients and antihistamines

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Oral Paracetamol only

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Systemic steroids alone

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Kawasaki disease

A 3-year-old boy presents with 5 days of fever, conjunctival injection, cracked lips, swollen hands and a polymorphous rash. What is the most appropriate treatment to reduce the risk of coronary artery aneurysms?