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Sources of Infection among Patients with Severe Sepsis or Septic Shock
| Source of infection | No. (%) of Patients (n = 100) |
|---|---|
| Lungs (pneumonia) | 31 (31) |
| Abdomen | 30 (30) |
| Urinary tract | 20 (20) |
| Bloodstream or catheter | 4 (4) |
| Wound | 4 (4) |
| Bone or joint | 2 (2) |
| Endocarditis | 1 (1) |
| Skin or soft tissue | 1 (1) |
| Unknown | 6 (6) |
| Other | 1 (1) |
