A well-appearing 18-day-old term infant presents with rectal temperature 38.4°C (101.1°F). No focus on exam. What is the recommended management?...

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A well-appearing 18-day-old term infant presents with rectal temperature 38.4°C (101.1°F). No focus on exam. What is the recommended management?

Accepted Answer

Full sepsis evaluation including blood, urine, CSF cultures and start IV antibiotics with admission

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Discharge with close outpatient follow-up

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Urinalysis only; no labs

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Blood and urine cultures; no LP

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Viral PCR only and observe at home

us-usmle-step-1 MCQ (SBA): Febrile Infant