Which is the most appropriate initial treatment for Kawasaki disease?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Intravenous immunoglobulin with aspirin
- Step 1: Kawasaki disease is treated with intravenous immunoglobulin with aspirin.
Answer
Intravenous immunoglobulin with aspirin.
Why not the others: 'Oral penicillin alone': it is used for streptococcal infection. 'Oral corticosteroid alone': immunoglobulin is first-line. 'Intravenous acyclovir': it treats herpes infection.
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