Question

A 8-month-old with fever 38.9°C and irritability is suspected to have a UTI. What is the best management?

Accepted Answer

Immediate hospital referral for assessment and IV antibiotics

Answer

Treat with oral antibiotics in primary care and review in 48 h

Answer

Send MSU and await result

Answer

Start trimethoprim and arrange outpatient ultrasound

Answer

Reassure and safety-net only

Practice question

A 8-month-old with fever 38.9°C and irritability is suspected to have a UTI. What is the best management?