A 10-month-old infant presents with fever 38.9 °C without an obvious focus on examination. He is well-appearing, feeding adequately and immunisations ...

Question

A 10-month-old infant presents with fever 38.9 °C without an obvious focus on examination. He is well-appearing, feeding adequately and immunisations are up to date. What is the most appropriate management?

Accepted Answer

Symptomatic treatment with safety-netting and review if symptoms persist or worsen

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Admit for full septic work-up and IV antibiotics

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Treat with broad-spectrum oral antibiotics for 7 days

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Immediate lumbar puncture in all febrile infants under 1 year

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No assessment is required for immunised infants

au-amc MCQ (SBA): Febrile child no focus

A 10-month-old infant presents with fever 38.9 °C without an obvious focus on examination. He is well-appearing, feeding adequately and immunisations are up to date. What is the most appropriate management?