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Origin of infection
| All patients (n = 45) |
|
|---|---|
| Origin identified | 27 (60%) |
| Focal origin | 22 (49%) |
| Sinusitis | 11 (24%) |
| Mastoiditis/otitis | 6 (13%) |
| Dental | 5 (11%) |
| Systemic origin | 5 (11%) |
| Bacterial endocarditis | 2 (4%) |
| Pulmonary empyema/abcess | 1 (2%) |
| Others (urosepsis/liver abscess) | 2 (4%) |
