A well-appearing 22-day-old with rectal temp 38.4°C has normal exam. What is the recommended evaluation and disposition?...

Question

A well-appearing 22-day-old with rectal temp 38.4°C has normal exam. What is the recommended evaluation and disposition?

Accepted Answer

UA/culture, blood culture, and CSF analysis/culture with parenteral antibiotics and admission

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Urinalysis/culture only; discharge with follow-up

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UA/culture and blood culture; no CSF; outpatient antibiotics

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Respiratory viral panel only; no antibiotics

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No workup; antipyretics and observe at home

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