Question

A well‑appearing 22‑day‑old febrile infant (38.3 °C) presents to the ED. Vitals are stable; exam is nonfocal. What is the recommended management?

Accepted Answer

Full sepsis evaluation (blood, urine, CSF) with parenteral antibiotics and admission

Answer

Discharge with close follow‑up and no testing

Answer

Urinalysis only and oral antibiotics

Answer

Blood and urine tests only; no LP or antibiotics

Answer

LP only if ANC >10,000/µL

Practice question

A well‑appearing 22‑day‑old febrile infant (38.3 °C) presents to the ED. Vitals are stable; exam is nonfocal. What is the recommended management?