A 5-week-old well-appearing febrile infant (38.4°C) has normal UA, ANC 2,500/µL, and CRP low. Blood culture is obtained. According to AAP 2021 guidanc...

Question

A 5-week-old well-appearing febrile infant (38.4°C) has normal UA, ANC 2,500/µL, and CRP low. Blood culture is obtained. According to AAP 2021 guidance for 29-60 days, what is acceptable management?

Accepted Answer

Outpatient management without LP with close follow-up if low-risk labs and normal UA

Answer

Mandatory LP and admission with empiric IV antibiotics

Answer

No testing or follow-up needed

Answer

Empiric oseltamivir

Answer

IM ceftriaxone daily for 7 days

us-abem MCQ (SBA): Febrile Infant

A 5-week-old well-appearing febrile infant (38.4°C) has normal UA, ANC 2,500/µL, and CRP low. Blood culture is obtained. According to AAP 2021 guidance for 29-60 days, what is acceptable management?