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Review Question - QID 214512

Disk Space Infection - Pediatric Treatment Nonoperative QID: 214512 (SBQ07PE.100.1)
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QID 214512 (Type "214512" in App Search)
A 5-year-old boy presents to the ER with 2 weeks of progressive back pain. His mother states that the boy has been febrile over the past 3 days. His labs reveal a WBC of 8K, ESR of 30, CRP of 4 and blood cultures with 2/2 bottles growing gram-positive cocci. Radiographs are shown in Figure A. A lumbar MRI with contrast does not reveal any fluid collection at that level. Which of the following is the next best step in management?
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  • A