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HardPaediatricsPaediatric oncology: febrile neutropeniaau-acemau-amc

A 7 year old boy undergoing chemotherapy for acute lymphoblastic leukaemia presents with fever 38.5 °C and is clinically well. His absolute neutrophil count is 0.2 x 10⁹/L. What is the most appropriate immediate management?

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