A 5-week-old febrile infant (temperature 38.5 °C) is brought to the emergency department. He looks well but is irritable. There is no clear source of ...

Question

A 5-week-old febrile infant (temperature 38.5 °C) is brought to the emergency department. He looks well but is irritable. There is no clear source of infection on examination. According to paediatric fever guidelines, what is the most appropriate management?

Accepted Answer

Admit for full septic workup including lumbar puncture and commence empiric intravenous antibiotics

Answer

Discharge with oral paracetamol and GP review in 48 hours

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Obtain blood and urine tests only and review in 24 hours

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Observe without investigations as he appears well

Answer

Give oral amoxicillin and discharge

au-amc MCQ (SBA): Fever in young infant

A 5-week-old febrile infant (temperature 38.5 °C) is brought to the emergency department. He looks well but is irritable. There is no clear source of infection on examination. According to paediatric fever guidelines, what is the most appropriate management?