A 7-week-old well-appearing term infant presents with rectal temperature 101.8°F (38.8°C). According to AAP 2021 guidance, which management is most ap...

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A 7-week-old well-appearing term infant presents with rectal temperature 101.8°F (38.8°C). According to AAP 2021 guidance, which management is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Urinalysis/urine culture and blood culture; consider LP based on inflammatory markers and shared decision-making

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No labs; outpatient observation only

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Full sepsis workup including LP and hospitalize with IV antibiotics

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Chest CT and procalcitonin; discharge if normal

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Empiric oseltamivir and home care

us-usmle-step-2 MCQ (SBA): Fever in Infant

A 7-week-old well-appearing term infant presents with rectal temperature 101.8°F (38.8°C). According to AAP 2021 guidance, which management is most appropriate?