A 9-month-old infant presents with fever, runny nose and cough for 2 days. The GP considers antibiotics for suspected viral upper respiratory tract in...

Question

A 9-month-old infant presents with fever, runny nose and cough for 2 days. The GP considers antibiotics for suspected viral upper respiratory tract infection. According to evidence-based stewardship advice, which is the best approach?

Accepted Answer

Explain that antibiotics are not indicated and provide symptomatic management and safety-netting

Answer

Prescribe amoxicillin to prevent secondary bacterial infection

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Use a delayed antibiotic prescription with clear advice if red flags develop

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Give immediate broad-spectrum antibiotic

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Start azithromycin as first-line

au-amc MCQ (SBA): Viral upper respiratory tract infection and antibiotic stewardship

A 9-month-old infant presents with fever, runny nose and cough for 2 days. The GP considers antibiotics for suspected viral upper respiratory tract infection. According to evidence-based stewardship advice, which is the best approach?