Question

A 10-month-old presents with fever 39.2°C, no source, alert, normal examination. Which risk stratification principle applies?

Accepted Answer

Assess using traffic light system and consider urine testing

Answer

All infants <12 months with fever require admission

Answer

Empirical IV antibiotics immediately

Answer

No investigations are necessary

Answer

Lumbar puncture for all with fever >39°C

Practice question

A 10-month-old presents with fever 39.2°C, no source, alert, normal examination. Which risk stratification principle applies?