Infectious Diseases & Immunology
A 14-month-old infant suddenly develops a fever of 40.2°C
(104.4°F). Physical examination shows an alert, active infant who drinks
milk eagerly. No physical abnormalities are noted. The white blood cell
count is 22,000/µL with 78% polymorphonuclear leukocytes, 18% of which
are band forms. The most likely diagnosis is
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