Acute Myeloid Leukemia Is in Medicine / Internal Medicine — 54yo Man | Infectious Diseases | SMLE Q#12546
SMLE Question #12546
Medicine / Internal Medicine
Infectious Diseases
Objective: OBJ-349
Last updated: February 2026
A 54-year-old man with acute myeloid leukemia is admitted for induction chemotherapy. On day 8, he develops sudden chills and feels unwell. He has no localizing symptoms, and the central venous catheter site appears clean. Blood and urine cultures are obtained. What is the most appropriate immediate management?
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