A 35-day-old well-appearing, term infant has a rectal temperature of 101.7°F (38.7°C). No focal findings. According to AAP guidance, which evaluation ...

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A 35-day-old well-appearing, term infant has a rectal temperature of 101.7°F (38.7°C). No focal findings. According to AAP guidance, which evaluation strategy is appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Urinalysis/urine culture, blood culture, inflammatory markers; if low risk and UA negative, may manage without LP

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Full sepsis workup with mandatory LP and admission

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No labs; observe at home

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Empiric IV antibiotics for all infants

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Chest radiograph routinely

us-usmle-step-2 MCQ (SBA): Febrile Infant (29-60 Days)

A 35-day-old well-appearing, term infant has a rectal temperature of 101.7°F (38.7°C). No focal findings. According to AAP guidance, which evaluation strategy is appropriate?