Question

A well-appearing 35-day-old term infant has fever 100.8°F (38.2°C), normal exam, UA negative, procalcitonin and ANC low risk. According to current guidance, which strategy is acceptable?

Accepted Answer

Treat for presumed UTI

Answer

Mandatory LP and admission for all

Answer

Empiric IV antibiotics for all with fever

Answer

Outpatient management without LP with close follow-up

Answer

No testing at all

Practice question

A well-appearing 35-day-old term infant has fever 100.8°F (38.2°C), normal exam, UA negative, procalcitonin and ANC low risk. According to current guidance, which strategy is acceptable?