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A 60-year-old man on chemotherapy for acute myeloid leukaemia presents with fever of 38.5°C and rigors. His neutrophil count is 0.2 × 10⁹/L. Blood pressure is 100/60 mmHg. What is the most appropriate immediate management?

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