Question

A 22-year-old with fever 101.8°F presents 12 hours after onset. He is well-appearing, term infant at age 42 days (6 weeks). Per AAP algorithm, which evaluation is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Blood culture, urine studies, inflammatory markers; consider LP if inflammatory markers positive

Answer

Full sepsis workup with mandatory LP

Answer

Urinalysis only

Answer

No testing; outpatient observation

Answer

Empiric IV acyclovir for all infants 29-60 days

Practice question

A 22-year-old with fever 101.8°F presents 12 hours after onset. He is well-appearing, term infant at age 42 days (6 weeks). Per AAP algorithm, which evaluation is most appropriate?