Marked elevation of procalcitonin level can lead to a misdiagnosis of anaphylactic shock as septic shock

Marked elevation of procalcitonin level can lead to a misdiagnosis of anaphylactic shock as septic shock

The case of a 74-year-old woman who presented with hyperthermia and hypotension is reported. Laboratory test results revealed marked elevation of C-reactive protein (CRP) and procalcitonin (PCT) levels. The clinical presentation and laboratory test results were suggestive of septic shock. No infecti...

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Main Authors: Young Jun Kim, Sang Woo Kang, Jae Hoon Lee, Ji Hyun Cho
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2015-08-01
Series:International Journal of Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Procalcitonin
Septic shock
Anaphylaxis
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1201971215001460

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