Pustules and Vesicles in Infants < 60 days old
Sep 24, 2024
When an infant of <60 days of age presents with skin lesions such as pustules or vesicles and there is a fever, there are algorithms that we can use to predict the chance of a serious bacterial infection (SBI) and to guide management. These include:
- Rochester Criteria
- Philadelphia Criteria
- Boston Criteria
- Step-by-Step
When an infant presents with skin lesions but no fever, there is not as much direction available as to an approach.
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