ICU CAP RFs | Spectrum

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Influenza season and influenza-like illness

The season typically runs from Nov. to April, but there may be significant variation.

Clinical features: fever, headache, myalgia, malaise, non-productive cough, sore throat and rhinorrhea

Immunocompromised or significant travel Hx

Bronchiectasis or COPD with frequent Abx or steroid use

Recent antibiotic use < 3 months, end-stage renal disease, or IV drug use, colonized with MRSA

Presentation concerning for tuberculosis

Subacute illness, weight loss, night sweats, hemoptysis, travel to or emigration from endemic area, upper lobe infiltrates, cavitating lesions.