Question

A 2-month-old with fever of 38.6°C, irritability and reduced feeding is brought to ED. Examination is non-focal. What is the recommended approach?

Accepted Answer

Full septic screen and IV broad-spectrum antibiotics

Answer

Discharge with paracetamol and review in 48 hours

Answer

Urine dip only and discharge

Answer

Oral amoxicillin and outpatient review

Answer

Wait for blood results before deciding on antibiotics

Practice question

A 2-month-old with fever of 38.6°C, irritability and reduced feeding is brought to ED. Examination is non-focal. What is the recommended approach?