Question

A 55-year-old man receiving chemotherapy for lymphoma presents with fever 38.5°C and feeling unwell. His neutrophil count is 0.3 × 10^9/L. What is the most appropriate immediate management?

Accepted Answer

Start broad-spectrum IV antibiotics urgently and admit

Answer

Reassure and review in 48 hours

Answer

Give oral antibiotics and manage at home

Answer

Delay antibiotics until blood culture results

Answer

No treatment unless fever exceeds 40°C

Practice question

A 55-year-old man receiving chemotherapy for lymphoma presents with fever 38.5°C and feeling unwell. His neutrophil count is 0.3 × 10^9/L. What is the most appropriate immediate management?