Question

A 6-week-old well-appearing infant is brought to the emergency department with a rectal temperature of 38.3°C measured at home. Examination is unremarkable. According to CPS guidance on febrile young infants ≤90 days, which approach is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Full sepsis work-up including blood, urine and CSF, with empiric IV antibiotics and admission

Answer

Reassure and discharge without investigations

Answer

Urine dipstick only and discharge if normal

Answer

Oral acetaminophen and review by GP in 48 hours

Answer

Chest X-ray and oral amoxicillin

Practice question

A 6-week-old well-appearing infant is brought to the emergency department with a rectal temperature of 38.3°C measured at home. Examination is unremarkable. According to CPS guidance on febrile young infants ≤90 days, which approach is most appropriate?