Question

A 2-year-old fully immunised girl presents with 1 day of fever (38.7 °C), coryzal symptoms and good oral intake. She appears well, with no focal signs on examination and normal observations. According to RCH febrile child guidance, what is the most appropriate management?

Accepted Answer

Discharge with safety-net advice and arrange GP review if symptoms persist or worsen

Answer

Admit for full septic workup and intravenous antibiotics

Answer

Start broad-spectrum oral antibiotics for 10 days

Answer

Order immediate CT brain

Answer

Perform lumbar puncture urgently

Practice question

A 2-year-old fully immunised girl presents with 1 day of fever (38.7 °C), coryzal symptoms and good oral intake. She appears well, with no focal signs on examination and normal observations. According to RCH febrile child guidance, what is the most appropriate management?