Dr. Raghad Al-Abdwani, a pediatric intensive care consultant, joins Dr. Badriya Al Adawi, a medical microbiologist, and Dr. Zaid Al Hinai, head of pediatric infectious diseases, to discuss a challenging case of a critically ill child. They cover the complex decision-making behind diagnosing severe infections, such as Q fever, emphasizing the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration. Topics include initial management strategies, targeted microbiology testing, and the nuances of sickle cell disease in the context of infectious diseases.