The influencing factors on procalcitonin values in newborns with noninfectious conditions during the first week of life
PurposeAlthough procalcitonin (PCT) level is useful for the diagnosis of neonatal sepsis, PCT reliability is inconsistent because of the varied conditions encountered in neonatal intensive care units. This study aimed to investigate PCT levels and factors influencing increased PCT levelin newborns w...
Main Authors: | Jueseong Lee, Yong Hyeon Bang, Eun Hee Lee, Byung Min Choi, Young Sook Hong |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Korean Pediatric Society
2017-01-01
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Series: | Korean Journal of Pediatrics |
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Online Access: | http://kjp.or.kr/upload/pdf/kjped-60-10.pdf |
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