A 6-year-old boy presents with a 5-day history of fever, generalized rash, and red eyes. On examination, he has bilateral conjunctival injection (non-...

Question

A 6-year-old boy presents with a 5-day history of fever, generalized rash, and red eyes. On examination, he has bilateral conjunctival injection (non-purulent), strawberry tongue, cracked red lips, and cervical lymphadenopathy (one node >1.5cm). He also has erythema and oedema of his hands and feet. What is the most important immediate treatment to prevent complications?

Accepted Answer

High-dose aspirin and intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG)

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High-dose ibuprofen

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Intravenous antibiotics (e.g., Cefotaxime)

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Intravenous corticosteroids (e.g., Methylprednisolone)

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Oral aciclovir

mrcp part 1 MCQ (SBA): Kawasaki Disease