Question

A 3-week-old well-appearing term infant with rectal temperature 101.8°F (38.8°C) presents to ED. According to AAP, what is recommended?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

Outpatient management with close follow-up

Answer

Urinalysis only; no blood work

Answer

Blood cultures only and discharge

Answer

Chest x-ray and discharge if normal

Practice question

A 3-week-old well-appearing term infant with rectal temperature 101.8°F (38.8°C) presents to ED. According to AAP, what is recommended?