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Kawasaki disease — RCPSC EM MCQ

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HardPaediatric emergenciesKawasaki diseaseRCPSC EM

A 4-year-old on day 12 of fever has persistent inflammation and clinical Kawasaki disease. Initial echocardiography shows no coronary abnormality. Which disease-modifying treatment is indicated?

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Correct answer: BGive IVIG 2 g/kg now and begin daily antiplatelet treatment

Explanation lettering: E = shown as A · A = shown as B · D = shown as C · C = shown as D · B = shown as E

A is correct because ongoing fever and inflammation remain indications for IVIG after day 10; a normal initial echocardiogram neither excludes Kawasaki disease nor removes later coronary risk. B and C undertreat active vasculitis. D and E misapply escalation therapies.

Reference: Canadian Paediatric Society, Kawasaki Disease: Practical Guidance on Diagnosis and Management: https://cps.ca/en/documents/position/kawasaki-disease