Question

A 60-year-old man with suspected CAP has CURB-65 = 0. He asks about follow-up chest radiograph to confirm resolution. Recommendation?

Accepted Answer

No routine follow-up imaging if clinically improved

Answer

Routine follow-up CXR is required in all CAP

Answer

CT chest at 4 weeks

Answer

CXR only if WBC still elevated

Answer

MRI chest

Practice question

A 60-year-old man with suspected CAP has CURB-65 = 0. He asks about follow-up chest radiograph to confirm resolution. Recommendation?