Question

A 22-day-old well-appearing febrile infant (T 38.3°C) has normal UA and normal inflammatory markers. Best next step per AAP algorithm?

Accepted Answer

Shared decision to forgo LP with close follow-up if all low-risk criteria met

Answer

Mandatory LP and admission for all 22-28 days

Answer

Discharge without any evaluation

Answer

Empiric antibiotics for all 22-28 days regardless

Answer

Chest CT

Practice question

A 22-day-old well-appearing febrile infant (T 38.3°C) has normal UA and normal inflammatory markers. Best next step per AAP algorithm?