A 22-year-old well-appearing infant age 35 days with fever 101.5°F (38.6°C), normal exam. According to AAP 2021, which is true?...

Question

A 22-year-old well-appearing infant age 35 days with fever 101.5°F (38.6°C), normal exam. According to AAP 2021, which is true?

Accepted Answer

Risk-stratified evaluation with urinalysis, blood tests, consider LP based on age 29-60 days algorithm

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All infants 8-60 days require LP and admission

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No testing is necessary if well-appearing

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Empiric IV antibiotics mandatory for all

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Chest radiograph for all

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