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Central nervous system infections quiz
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On rounds in the newborn nursery, a three-day-old male is found to be fretful and lethargic with a high-pitched cry. His temperature is 37.2°C, he has a weak suck, and appears more jaundiced than 24 hours previously.
Which of the following would be appropriate next steps?
Choose all that apply
Perform a lumbar puncture
Obtain a head CT scan with contrast
Begin empirical therapy with ceftriaxone and vancomycin
Obtain blood cultures
Begin empirical therapy with ampicillin and cefotaxime
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