Question

A well-appearing 36-day-old full-term infant presents with fever 101.8°F (38.8°C). Exam is nonfocal. According to AAP, which evaluation is appropriate for 29-60 days?

Accepted Answer

Urinalysis and culture, blood culture, inflammatory markers; LP selectively based on risk stratification

Answer

Mandatory LP and IV antibiotics for all

Answer

No labs; observe only

Answer

CXR and respiratory viral panel only

Answer

Outpatient oral antibiotics without labs

Practice question

A well-appearing 36-day-old full-term infant presents with fever 101.8°F (38.8°C). Exam is nonfocal. According to AAP, which evaluation is appropriate for 29-60 days?