A 20-day-old well-appearing infant has fever 102.2°F (39°C). Best evaluation per AAP?...

Question

A 20-day-old well-appearing infant has fever 102.2°F (39°C). Best evaluation per AAP?

Accepted Answer

Full sepsis evaluation including LP and empiric broad-spectrum IV antibiotics

Answer

Blood and urine cultures only; no LP needed

Answer

No testing; outpatient observation

Answer

Chest CT and procalcitonin only

Answer

Rapid viral testing only

us-abem MCQ (SBA): Febrile Infant