Predicting serious bacterial infection in febrile infants
Part of Infections clinical trials.
This trial is testing a new blood test to help doctors tell which babies under three months with fever are at risk for a serious bacterial infection. If successful, it could help avoid unnecessary antibiotics and hospital stays.
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Who can take part
- You are between 7 and 90 days old (about 1 week to 3 months).
- You have a fever of at least 100.4°F (38°C) taken by rectum, either at the ER or reported by parents.
- One of your parents or guardians has signed a consent form.
- You weigh at least 5.5 pounds (2,500 grams).
- You do not have a chronic illness or known immune problem.
- You have not had antibiotics in the last 48 hours.
- The fever is not clearly from a skin or joint infection.
- Your parents or guardian can understand French.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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