Question

A 8-week-old febrile infant (rectal T 101.8 °F) well-appearing, full-term, no focal source. What is the recommended approach?

Accepted Answer

Shared decision-making labs (UA, blood culture, procalcitonin/ANC), selective LP and outpatient management if low risk

Answer

Lumbar puncture, IV antibiotics, admit all 29-60 days

Answer

Urinalysis only; discharge

Answer

Empiric oseltamivir and outpatient follow-up

Answer

No testing; fever is normal

Practice question

A 8-week-old febrile infant (rectal T 101.8 °F) well-appearing, full-term, no focal source. What is the recommended approach?