Question

A 45-day-old well-appearing febrile infant has negative urinalysis, ANC 2,500/µL, and procalcitonin 0.2 ng/mL. What is an acceptable approach per the 2021 guideline?

Accepted Answer

No LP; outpatient observation (with/without single parenteral dose) if UA and inflammatory markers are low-risk

Answer

Full sepsis workup with LP for all

Answer

Mandatory admission with IV antibiotics

Answer

Immediate LP and IV antibiotics

Answer

Oral amoxicillin and discharge

Practice question

A 45-day-old well-appearing febrile infant has negative urinalysis, ANC 2,500/µL, and procalcitonin 0.2 ng/mL. What is an acceptable approach per the 2021 guideline?