A Child’s Mysterious Fever

An 8-year-old presents with a week-long fever, rash, and Oral Lesions. Explore the diagnosis and management of this classic pediatric vasculitis.

Aspirin and intravenous immune globulin


What is the most appropriate therapy for this 8-year-old child who presents with 7 days of fever, rash, and this physical examination finding?

What is the most likely diagnosis?

Intravenous or oral doxycycline
NSAIDs and systemic glucocorticoids
Penicillin or azithromycin
Intravenous valacyclovir
Aspirin and intravenous immune globulin

Aspirin and intravenous immune globulin, Kawasaki’s disease, Mucocutaneous lymph node syndrome, Pediatrics, Vasculitis

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