The Impact of Respiratory Symptoms on the Risk of Serious Bacterial Infection in Febrile Infants < 60 Days Old.

Respiratory symptoms and a positive viral test decreased the risk of SBIs. Combining rapid viral testing with clinical variables may identify low-risk infants. Despite the relatively low risk of SBIs in individuals with viral infections, conducting prospective studies remains essential for accurately predicting the occurrence of these potentially life-threatening infections.