A well-appearing 18-day-old full-term infant presents with fever 101.9°F (38.8°C) and no source. According to AAP, which is recommended?...

Question

A well-appearing 18-day-old full-term infant presents with fever 101.9°F (38.8°C) and no source. According to AAP, which is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Full sepsis evaluation including blood, urine, CSF and hospitalization for parenteral antibiotics

Answer

Discharge with close follow-up only

Answer

Urine testing only; no LP

Answer

Empiric oseltamivir only during flu season

Answer

Chest radiograph and discharge if normal

us-usmle-step-1 MCQ (SBA): Fever in Young Infant