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A patient with PMHx significant for ESRD on HD presents with persistent fevers and MRSA positive blood cultures after removal of infected tunneled dialysis catheter. Contrasted CT images are presented. What is the diagnosis? What is the proposed treatment? Post your answers below. Answers and treatment will be posted tomorrow!
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