Question 258 · LEK · Kawasaki disease
A 4-year old boy presents with a fever lasting 6 days. Which of the following conditions, if they were a part of this patient's presentation, would not cause suspicion of Kawasaki disease?
- A. bilateral conjunctival injection.
- B. cracked or fissured lips.
- C. generalized polymorphous rash.
- D. thrombocytopenia.
- E. cervical lymph node painful enlargement.
Hint
Review how the platelet count behaves in Kawasaki disease, especially in the subacute phase.
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