Can procalcitonin be a diagnostic marker for catheter‐related blood stream infection in children?

Can procalcitonin be a diagnostic marker for catheter‐related blood stream infection in children?

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Objective: The potential role of procalcitonin (PCT) in the diagnosis of catheter‐related bloodstream infection (CRBSIs) is still unclear and requires further research. The diagnostic value of serum PCT for the diagnosis of CRBSI in children is evaluated here. Method: This study was conducted betwee...

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Main Authors: Yasemin Ozsurekci, Kamile Oktay Arıkan, Cihangül Bayhan, Eda Karadağ‐Öncel, Ahmet Emre Aycan, Venhar Gürbüz, Gülşen Hasçelik, Mehmet Ceyhan
Format: Article
Language:Portuguese
Published: Brazilian Society of Pediatrics 2016-07-01
Series:Jornal de Pediatria (Versão em Português)
Subjects:
Biomarkers
Bloodstream infection
Children
C‐reactive protein
Procalcitonin
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2255553616300386

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