Optimal use of procalcitonin to rule out bacteremia in patients with possible viral infections
Abstract Objective During the winter, many patients present with suspected infection that could be a viral or a bacterial (co)infection. The aim of this study is to investigate whether the optimal use of procalcitonin (PCT) is different in patients with and without proven viral infections for the pu...
Main Authors: | Kaoutar Azijli, Tanca C. Minderhoud, Carlijn J. deGans, Arthur W.E. Lieveld, Prabath W.B. Nanayakkara |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2022-06-01
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Series: | Journal of the American College of Emergency Physicians Open |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1002/emp2.12621 |
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