Lungs
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Pneumonia
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Chest radiograph
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-Hospital acquired
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CT scan of the chest
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-Community acquired
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Abdomen
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Appendicitis
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Abdominal radiograph
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Cholecystitis/Cholangitis
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CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis
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Bowel perforation
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Right upper quadrant abdominal ultrasound
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Peritonitis
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HIDA scan
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Urinary Tract
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Cystitis
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Urine analysis and culture
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Pyelonephritis
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Renal ultrasound
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Urosepsis
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*Remove any instrumentation ie. Indwelling foley catheter
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Skin
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Cellulitis
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Isolation and culture
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Wound
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Bones
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Osteomyelitis
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Bone scan or MRI
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Sinusitis
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CT scan of the maxillofacial bones and sinuses
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Central Nervous System
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Meningitis/Encephalitis
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Lumbar puncture
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Spinal abscess
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MRI of the brain and/or spine
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CT scan of the brain
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Blood
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Secondary from other source
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Blood culture
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Catheter associated
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*Remove any instruments that may seed infection ie. central line, pacemaker wires
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Unknown
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*Approximately 20% of patients will have an unknown source.
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