Procalcitonin and C-reactive protein during systemic inflammatory response syndrome, sepsis and organ dysfunction - Concepedia

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Procalcitonin and C-reactive protein during systemic inflammatory response syndrome, sepsis and organ dysfunction

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2004

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Gian Paolo Castelli, Claudio Pognani, Michael Meisner, Daniela Bellomi, Laura Sgarbi

Abstract

PCT and CRP levels are related to the severity of organ dysfunction, but concentrations are still higher during infection. Different sensitivities and kinetics indicate a different clinical use for both parameters.

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