A 4-year-old with fever, bilateral conjunctivitis, red cracked lips, and a strawberry tongue is suspected to have Kawasaki disease. According to NICE,...

Question

A 4-year-old with fever, bilateral conjunctivitis, red cracked lips, and a strawberry tongue is suspected to have Kawasaki disease. According to NICE, what is the mainstay of initial treatment?

Accepted Answer

High-dose aspirin and IV immunoglobulin

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Corticosteroids

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Antibiotics

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NSAIDs only

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Supportive care

MCQ (SBA): Kawasaki disease

A 4-year-old with fever, bilateral conjunctivitis, red cracked lips, and a strawberry tongue is suspected to have Kawasaki disease. According to NICE, what is the mainstay of initial treatment?