A 22-day-old well-appearing febrile infant (T 38.5°C/101.3°F) presents to the ED. Which management aligns with current guidance?...

Question

A 22-day-old well-appearing febrile infant (T 38.5°C/101.3°F) presents to the ED. Which management aligns with current guidance?

Accepted Answer

Full sepsis evaluation including LP and admit for parenteral antibiotics

Answer

Obtain blood/urine studies; if normal, discharge with close follow-up

Answer

Urinalysis only and empiric oral antibiotics

Answer

Chest radiograph and oseltamivir only

Answer

Outpatient ceftriaxone without LP

us-usmle-step-2 MCQ (SBA): Febrile Infant