Question

A 4-week-old infant has fever 38.5°C, poor feeding, and lethargy. What is the appropriate management?

Accepted Answer

Admit urgently for sepsis screen and IV antibiotics

Answer

Outpatient oral antibiotics and review in 24 h

Answer

Urine dipstick and discharge if negative

Answer

Blood tests only and safety-net

Answer

Give paracetamol and observe

Practice question

A 4-week-old infant has fever 38.5°C, poor feeding, and lethargy. What is the appropriate management?