Question

A 48-day-old well-appearing infant with fever 101.5°F has normal exam. UA is negative; inflammatory markers are low risk. What is appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Obtain blood culture and UA; if low risk and reliable follow-up, may manage without LP

Answer

Full sepsis workup including LP for all

Answer

Discharge without testing

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Admit for IV antibiotics empirically

Answer

Chest CT

Practice question

A 48-day-old well-appearing infant with fever 101.5°F has normal exam. UA is negative; inflammatory markers are low risk. What is appropriate?