Reasons for exclusion of patients
| Reasons | Number of patients (%) |
|---|---|
| *Patients classified as having an immunocompromised state. | |
| No infiltrate on chest radiograph | 113 (24) |
| No blood cultures | 61 (13) |
| Nursing home resident | 134 (29) |
| Recent admissions | 9 (2) |
| HIV* | 80 (17) |
| Neoplasia* | 39 (8) |
| Long term corticosteroid use* | 11 (2) |
| Other immunocompromised states* | 19 (4) |
| Total | 466 (100) |