Question

A 2-month-old febrile infant (temperature 38.6 °C) is brought to the emergency department. He appears irritable with poor feeding but no focal signs. According to paediatric sepsis and febrile infant guidance, what is the most appropriate management?

Accepted Answer

Full septic workup and admission for intravenous antibiotics

Answer

Discharge with oral antipyretics and review in 48 hours

Answer

Urine dipstick only and discharge if normal

Answer

Oral amoxicillin for presumed otitis media and discharge

Answer

Lumbar puncture alone without antibiotics

Practice question

A 2-month-old febrile infant (temperature 38.6 °C) is brought to the emergency department. He appears irritable with poor feeding but no focal signs. According to paediatric sepsis and febrile infant guidance, what is the most appropriate management?