Question

A 45-day-old well-appearing febrile infant (38.4°C), UA negative, normal inflammatory markers. Per AAP CPG, appropriate disposition?

Accepted Answer

Outpatient management with close follow-up if criteria met

Answer

Mandatory admission with LP

Answer

Empiric broad-spectrum IV antibiotics for 48 h

Answer

No testing needed

Answer

Admit for 7 days of IV antibiotics

Practice question

A 45-day-old well-appearing febrile infant (38.4°C), UA negative, normal inflammatory markers. Per AAP CPG, appropriate disposition?