A 2-year-old with 6 days of fever, conjunctival injection, cracked lips, and cervical lymphadenopathy is suspected to have Kawasaki disease. What is t...

Question

A 2-year-old with 6 days of fever, conjunctival injection, cracked lips, and cervical lymphadenopathy is suspected to have Kawasaki disease. What is the recommended initial treatment?

Accepted Answer

IV immunoglobulin plus aspirin

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High-dose aspirin only

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Prednisolone only

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IV antibiotics

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No treatment until day 10

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Kawasaki disease

A 2-year-old with 6 days of fever, conjunctival injection, cracked lips, and cervical lymphadenopathy is suspected to have Kawasaki disease. What is the recommended initial treatment?