Question

A well-appearing 18-day-old febrile infant (38.4°C) has positive urinalysis, ANC 6,000/μL, CRP elevated. According to the AAP, what is recommended management?

Accepted Answer

Hospitalize for full sepsis evaluation and parenteral antibiotics

Answer

Discharge with oral antibiotics if reliable follow-up

Answer

Outpatient IM ceftriaxone only

Answer

No antibiotics; observe

Answer

Lumbar puncture unnecessary at this age

Practice question

A well-appearing 18-day-old febrile infant (38.4°C) has positive urinalysis, ANC 6,000/μL, CRP elevated. According to the AAP, what is recommended management?