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A 79-year-old woman in hospital following a urinary tract infection becomes acutely confused overnight. She is disorientated, agitated and hallucinating. Her vital signs show temperature 38.5°C, pulse 110 bpm and blood pressure 130/70 mmHg. Prior to admission she lived independently with only mild memory problems. What is the most likely diagnosis?

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