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

Answer

High-dose aspirin only

Answer

Prednisolone only

Answer

IV antibiotics

Answer

No treatment until day 10

Practice 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?