A 10-month-old presents with fever 39.2°C, no source, alert, normal examination. Which risk stratification principle applies?...

Question

A 10-month-old presents with fever 39.2°C, no source, alert, normal examination. Which risk stratification principle applies?

Accepted Answer

Assess using traffic light system and consider urine testing

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All infants

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Empirical IV antibiotics immediately

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No investigations are necessary

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Lumbar puncture for all with fever >39°C

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Fever in under 5s