Bilateral Conjunctival Injection in Pediatrics — 4yo Child | Pediatric Infectious | SMLE Q#11189
SMLE Question #11189
Pediatrics
Pediatric Infectious
Objective: OBJ-113
Last updated: February 2026
A 4-year-old boy is brought to the hospital on day 8 of a febrile illness with bilateral conjunctival injection, cracked erythematous lips, a polymorphous rash, and swelling of the hands and feet. He has no significant past medical history and is not taking medications. Physical examination shows a unilateral cervical lymph node measuring 2 cm. The presentation is consistent with Kawasaki disease. What is the most appropriate initial treatment regimen to reduce the risk of coronary artery aneurysms?
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