Study results
| Age group | Investigations performed (%) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full evaluation including lumbar puncture | Evaluation excluding lumbar puncture | White cell count and blood culture only | |
| < 12 months (n=72) | 57 | 37 | 6 |
| 12 months - 2 years (n=80) | 35 | 54 | 11 |
| > 2 years (n=55) | 12 | 40 | 48 |