A Child with a History of Strep Throat Presents with Fever

question 8

Multiple Choice

A child with a history of strep throat presents with fever, shortness of breath, abdominal pain, and a very painful and swollen shoulder joint. Based on this history and presentation, what medical condition should be suspected?

• A) Kawasaki disease
• B) Rheumatoid heart disease
• C) Coarctation of the Aorta
• D) Dextro-transposition of the great arteries

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