Prediction Rule Identifies Febrile Infants at Low Risk for Serious Bacterial Infection Prediction Rule Identifies Febrile Infants at Low Risk for Serious Bacterial Infection

Researchers have developed and validated a clinical prediction rule that can help identify febrile infants age 60 days and younger who are at low risk for serious bacterial infection (SBI). The rule is based on urinalysis, absolute neutrophil count (ANC) and procalcitonin levels.Reuters Health Information

Source: Medscape Pathology Headlines - February 22, 2019 Category: Pathology Tags: Pediatrics News Source Type: news