A well-appearing 35-day-old full-term infant presents with fever to 101.7°F (38.7°C). Exam is normal. Which evaluation aligns with current guidance fo...

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A well-appearing 35-day-old full-term infant presents with fever to 101.7°F (38.7°C). Exam is normal. Which evaluation aligns with current guidance for infants 29-60 days old?

Accepted Answer

Chest radiograph and respiratory viral panel only

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Lumbar puncture for all and admit for IV antibiotics

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Blood culture only and discharge

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Urinalysis and urine culture; blood culture; inflammatory markers, with LP based on risk and shared decision-making

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No testing; outpatient observation

us-usmle-step-2 MCQ (SBA): Fever in Young Infant

A well-appearing 35-day-old full-term infant presents with fever to 101.7°F (38.7°C). Exam is normal. Which evaluation aligns with current guidance for infants 29-60 days old?