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Kawasaki disease — PARA MCQ

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HardPaediatrics - InfectionKawasaki diseasePARA

A 7-year-old child has fever, conjunctivitis, cracked lips, cervical lymphadenopathy and a widespread rash for 6 days. Platelets are raised and CRP is high. What is the most likely diagnosis?

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Correct answer: E — Kawasaki disease

Persistent fever with mucocutaneous inflammation, conjunctivitis, lymphadenopathy and raised inflammatory markers is typical of Kawasaki disease, which requires urgent paediatric assessment.

Reference: NICE CKS: Kawasaki disease; RCPCH guidance