Authors: Glenn S. Russo, Daniel Tarazona

RECOMMENDATION: A priority should be placed on obtaining bacterial cultures and pathohistology. In the appropriate epidemiological setting, mycobacterial, fungal and brucellar cultures can be considered.

LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Limited

DELEGATE VOTE: Agree: 93%, Disagree: 0%, Abstain: 7% (Super Majority, Strong Consensus)

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