Can procalcitonin be a diagnostic marker for catheter-related blood stream infection in children?
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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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2016-07-01
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| Series: | Jornal de Pediatria |
| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0021755716300249 |