Question

An 18-day-old well-appearing febrile infant (T 102.4°F/39.1°C) has no focal findings. Best evidence-based initial approach?

Accepted Answer

Obtain blood, urine, and CSF cultures and start parenteral antibiotics

Answer

Urinalysis only; if normal, discharge

Answer

Blood culture only; no LP

Answer

Observation at home with return precautions

Answer

Chest radiograph and oral amoxicillin

Practice question

An 18-day-old well-appearing febrile infant (T 102.4°F/39.1°C) has no focal findings. Best evidence-based initial approach?