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A 12-hour-old newborn has temperature instability, poor feeding, lethargy, and respiratory distress. The mother had intrapartum fever and unknown group B Streptococcus status. What is the best next step?

Reassurance because symptoms are common in the first day Blood culture and empiric ampicillin plus gentamicin Oral amoxicillin and outpatient follow-up Lumbar puncture only if seizures occur

Correct Answer:

Blood culture and empiric ampicillin plus gentamicin

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