Non-specific clinical presentation in infants
Viral - more common
- Enteroviruses 50%
- HSV, Influenza, EBV, adenovirus, CMV
Bacterial:
- Neonates - Group B Strep, E. coli, Listeria monocytogenes
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1month-5 years - Strep pneumoniae, Neisseria meningitidis
Medical emergency - urgent dose of IM benzylpenicilin