A child of 5 days of fever, conjunctival injection, red cracked lips, rash and swollen hands has
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Kawasaki disease
- Step 1: It is treated with intravenous immunoglobulin and aspirin to prevent coronary aneurysms.
Answer
Kawasaki disease.
Why not the others: Measles has Koplik spots and a cough.
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