A 8-year-old boy has 5 days of fever, conjunctival injection, cracked red lips, polymorphous rash, and swollen hands and feet. Cervical lymph node 2.5...

Question

A 8-year-old boy has 5 days of fever, conjunctival injection, cracked red lips, polymorphous rash, and swollen hands and feet. Cervical lymph node 2.5 cm is palpable. What is the most appropriate management?

Accepted Answer

Admit and treat with IV immunoglobulin and high-dose Aspirin

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Discharge with oral antibiotics for presumed viral exanthem

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Start oral Prednisone only

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Observe for 1 week before treating

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Treat with topical emollients only

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Kawasaki disease

A 8-year-old boy has 5 days of fever, conjunctival injection, cracked red lips, polymorphous rash, and swollen hands and feet. Cervical lymph node 2.5 cm is palpable. What is the most appropriate management?