A 28-year-old woman with 60% TBSA deep partial and full-thickness burns is admitted to the burn unit. On day 3, she develops fever (38.8°C), tachycardia (HR 120/min), and purulent drainage from the burn wound with surrounding erythema and edema. Which investigation is most appropriate to confirm burn wound infection and guide antimicrobial therapy?

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