1 Day Of Fever in Pediatrics — Case | Pediatric Infectious | SMLE Q#826

SMLE Question #826

Pediatrics Pediatric Infectious

Objective: OBJ-113

Last updated: February 2026
A 4-month-old boy presents with 1 day of fever and increased fussiness. Urinalysis from a catheterized specimen is positive for nitrites and leukocyte esterase. He has no known drug allergies and is otherwise healthy. What is the most appropriate empirical antibiotic to start at this time?

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