A 22-day-old well-appearing infant has rectal temperature 101.7°F (38.7°C). What is the recommended management?...

Question

A 22-day-old well-appearing infant has rectal temperature 101.7°F (38.7°C). What is the recommended management?

Accepted Answer

Urinalysis only and discharge if normal

Answer

Outpatient antipyretics and follow-up in 24 hours

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Full sepsis workup (blood, urine, CSF) and parenteral antibiotics with admission

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Chest radiograph and RSV test only

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Empiric antibiotics and discharge home

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