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Examine the presence
of septic metastatic foci
(see explanation)
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Vascular catheter
: Duration of catheter placement? Signs of infection?
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Foreign material
: Are there local signs of infection?
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Is there a
clinically clear focus
for the infection?
Fastest possible
source control
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CAVE:
| Detection of Staphylococcus aureus in urine without existing foreign material in the urinary tract is usually a consequence and not the reason for bacteremia . |
Explanatory Notes:
Possible
septic metastatic foci
or possible
focus of infection are
among others:
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