]> 2026-07-31T09:38:57+00:00 WBR0010 0 en High-dose aspirin Obtain complete blood count (CBC) and erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) The diagnosis of Kawasaki disease is mainly clinical. Although investigations such as CBC, ESR, C-reactive protein, and liver function tests may aid in the diagnosis, the initiation of high dose aspirin therapy is paramount whenever there is a high suspicion of the disease based on symptoms and physical examination. Admit to the hospital and start IV steroids. Pediatrics Anonymous (Edited by Ayokunle Olubaniyi and Alison Leibowitz) A 13-year-old boy is brought to the clinic with a fever of 5 days duration accompanied by a diffuse rash. His mother states that the fever has been as high as 103.0°F (39.4°C) leading her to keep him home from school. Observed upon physical examination is a diffuse morbilliform rash over his trunk and extremities, which also becomes confluent in the groin. Both sclerae are infected and his tongue is red and bumpy on appearance. Notable lymphadenopathy is present in the anterior and posterior cervical chains. What is the next step in management of this patient? A Allergy/Immunology 2020-10-27T23:03:03Z 2459150.4604514 WBR0010