17th February 2025

A CT thorax of a 60-year-old gentleman shows a lung abscess in the right lower lobe.

A CT thorax of a 60-year-old gentleman shows a lung abscess in the right lower lobe. A culture of the abscess indicates that it is colonised by Staphylococcus aureus. Despite treatment with five days of antibiotics, the gentleman continues to have fevers, hypotension and tachycardia. Which of these would be the most appropriate for further investigation?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.