Question

5-year-old meets criteria for Kawasaki disease (persistent fever, conjunctival injection, rash, red lips, swelling of hands/feet). What is the key initial management?

Accepted Answer

High-dose aspirin and IV immunoglobulin

Answer

IV steroids only

Answer

Regular paracetamol for fever control

Answer

Antibiotics for 10 days

Answer

Immediate tonsillectomy

Practice question

5-year-old meets criteria for Kawasaki disease (persistent fever, conjunctival injection, rash, red lips, swelling of hands/feet). What is the key initial management?