A 10-month-old has fever 39.5°C, tachycardia, and non-blanching rash. Which action aligns with NICE fever guidance?...

Question

A 10-month-old has fever 39.5°C, tachycardia, and non-blanching rash. Which action aligns with NICE fever guidance?

Accepted Answer

Urgent hospital transfer and parenteral antibiotics

Answer

Give antipyretics and review in 24 h

Answer

Reassure if feeding well

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Start oral amoxicillin and observe at home

Answer

Topical steroid for rash

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Fever in Child