The Role of Biomarkers in Distinguishing Infectious From Non-Infectious Diseases
Violeta Melinte,
Maria-Adelina Radu,
Maria Cristina Văcăroiu
et al.
Abstract:Background. The use of C-reactive protein (CRP) and procalcitonin (PCT) as guiding biomarkers in treating severe infections could improve the use of antibiotics. Biomarker dynamics are more reliable than single values in predicting sepsis when making the diagnosis and evaluating the response to antibiotic therapy. Both CRP and PCT used protocols have to be consistent with the clinical context and patient populations.
Objectives: reviewing the use of PCT and CRP in various clin… Show more
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