A 8-month-old infant presents with fever 38.7°C and tachypnoea but looks well, normal hydration, and good tone. According to the traffic light system,...

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A 8-month-old infant presents with fever 38.7°C and tachypnoea but looks well, normal hydration, and good tone. According to the traffic light system, which table feature places a child in the red (high-risk) category?

Accepted Answer

Non-blanching rash

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Normal skin colour

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No tachycardia

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Normal capillary refill

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Mild nasal flaring

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Fever in Under 5s

A 8-month-old infant presents with fever 38.7°C and tachypnoea but looks well, normal hydration, and good tone. According to the traffic light system, which table feature places a child in the red (high-risk) category?