Using Procalcitonin to Guide Antibiotic Therapy
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DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofw249
Abstract: Abstract Procalcitonin levels rise in response to systemic inflammation, especially of bacterial origin. Multiple randomized controlled trials have demonstrated that procalcitonin-based algorithms can safely reduce antibiotic use in 2 clinical scenarios. First, in stable, low-risk… read more here.
Keywords: using procalcitonin; procalcitonin levels; guide antibiotic; procalcitonin guide ... See more keywords
Procalcitonin and other markers to guide antibiotic use in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbations in the era of antimicrobial resistance
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DOI: 10.1097/mcp.0000000000000555
Abstract: Purpose of review This review summarizes the latest discoveries regarding the use of clinical indicators and biomarkers to guide antibiotic use in patients with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD), and it analyzes… read more here.
Keywords: chronic obstructive; antibiotic use; obstructive pulmonary; guide antibiotic ... See more keywords