Pneumonia contracted during a hospital stay, complicated by the presence of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in the bloodstream.
This phrase describes a serious infection acquired in a hospital setting. It signifies that the patient has both pneumonia and a bloodstream infection caused by a drug-resistant bacteria.
"Patient presented with fever, cough, and shortness of breath. Chest X-ray revealed infiltrates consistent with pneumonia. Blood cultures confirmed MRSA bacteremia. Diagnosis: Hospital-acquired pneumonia with MRSA bacteremia."
Used when documenting a confirmed diagnosis of both hospital-acquired pneumonia and MRSA bacteremia based on clinical findings, imaging, and laboratory results.
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