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MediumPaediatricsNeonatal sepsisau-amcau-acem

A 3-week-old term infant presents with poor feeding, lethargy and temperature of 35.5 °C. Capillary refill is 4 seconds and the infant is mottled. What is the most appropriate immediate management in the emergency department?

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