Procalcitonin levels in preterm newborns: Reference ranges during the first three days of life

BackgroundSepsis is one of the most important causes of morbidity and mortality in the neonatal period, especially in preterms. Diagnosis is difficult because of specific signs and symptoms. The diagnostic gold standard is blood culture, but its sensibility is low. Much effort has been made to ident...

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Main Authors: Cristina Tuoni, Massimiliano Ciantelli, Riccardo Morganti, Martina Violi, Sara Tamagnini, Luca Filippi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2022-08-01
Series:Frontiers in Pediatrics
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fped.2022.925788/full