A 28-day-old well-appearing febrile infant (38.4°C) has normal exam and reassuring labs meeting low-risk criteria. Which management aligns with AAP gu...

Question

A 28-day-old well-appearing febrile infant (38.4°C) has normal exam and reassuring labs meeting low-risk criteria. Which management aligns with AAP guidance for 29-60 days?

Accepted Answer

Consider outpatient management with close follow-up if all low-risk criteria met

Answer

Admit all 29-60 day-olds for full sepsis workup and IV antibiotics

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No blood or urine testing needed

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Lumbar puncture mandatory in all

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Discharge without return precautions

AAP Clinical Practice Guideline (2021): Evaluation and Management of Well-Appearing Febrile Infants 8-60 Days

A 28-day-old well-appearing febrile infant (38.4°C) has normal exam and reassuring labs meeting low-risk criteria. Which management aligns with AAP guidance for 29-60 days?