Serum procalcitonin and C-reactive protein in the evaluation of bacterial infection in generalized pustular psoriasis
Abstract Background There is an obvious need for more prompt and specific biomarkers of bacterial infections in generalized pustular psoriasis patients. Objective The aim of this study was to evaluate the diagnostic properties and define appropriate cut-off values of procalcitonin and C-reactive p...
Main Authors: | Siyu Wang, Zhen Xie, Zhu Shen |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Sociedade Brasileira de Dermatologia
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Series: | Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia |
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Online Access: | http://www.scielo.br/pdf/abd/v94n5/0365-0596-abd-94-05-0542.pdf |
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