uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Serious bacterial infection risk stratification

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A 2-year-old girl is brought to the emergency department with fever of 39.4°C, tachycardia, tachypnoea, and reduced activity. On examination she has mottled skin, capillary refill time of 4 seconds, and a weak pulse. According to NICE NG143, which colour-risk category does she fall into on the traffic-light system for fever in under-5s?

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