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A 55-year-old woman receiving chemotherapy for acute leukaemia presents with a temperature of 38.9 °C and rigors. Her absolute neutrophil count is 0.2 × 10⁹/L and blood pressure is 105/70 mmHg. What is the most appropriate initial management?

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