Value of serum procalcitonin for the diagnosis of bacterial septic arthritis in daily practice in rheumatology
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DOI: 10.1007/s10067-019-04542-0
Abstract: Introduction/objectivesSeptic arthritis is a diagnostic and therapeutic emergency because of a high morbidity and mortality. Nevertheless, the etiologic diagnosis is often difficult. The aim of our study was to determine if serum procalcitonin was a… read more here.
Keywords: arthritis; rheumatology; septic arthritis; serum procalcitonin ... See more keywords
The Use of Serum Procalcitonin in the Setting of Infected Ureteral Stones: A Prospective Observational Study.
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DOI: 10.1089/end.2020.0308
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Infected ureteral stones are a urologic emergency and require urgent decompression. We set out to determine if serum procalcitonin could aid in the diagnosis of infected ureteral stones. METHODS All consecutive patients presenting to… read more here.
Keywords: pct; infected ureteral; serum procalcitonin; ureteral stones ... See more keywords
Serum Procalcitonin as a Marker for Infection in Patients with Acute Myocardial Infarction
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DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofx163.849
Abstract: Abstract Background Significant proportion of patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) also present with systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS). Thus it is difficult to determine in certain situations, whether empiric antibiotic treatment is warranted. Serum… read more here.
Keywords: serum procalcitonin; pct; patients acute; myocardial infarction ... See more keywords
Serum Procalcitonin Levels in Children with Clinical Syndromes for Targeting Antibiotic Use at an Emergency Department of a Kenyan Hospital
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DOI: 10.1093/tropej/fmz027
Abstract: Serum procalcitonin (PCT) was measured in 228 children aged 1 month to 15 years at an emergency department of a hospital located in an area without local malaria transmission in children with suspected infections; 21%… read more here.
Keywords: pct; emergency department; serum procalcitonin; children clinical ... See more keywords
Effect of procalcitonin on the severity and prognostic value of elderly patients with a severe infection of oral and maxillofacial space
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DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000030158
Abstract: This study aimed to investigate the effect on the severity and prognostic value of serum procalcitonin for elderly patients with oral and maxillofacial infections. We divided 163 elderly patients with severe oral and maxillofacial infection… read more here.
Keywords: elderly patients; oral maxillofacial; value; procalcitonin ... See more keywords
Role of Procalcitonin as a Biomarker in Early Identification of Adverse Events Following Esophageal Atresia Surgery
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DOI: 10.4103/jiaps.jiaps_156_21
Abstract: ABSTRACT Introduction: Surgical complication following esophageal atresia repair is one of the several factors known to influence the final outcomes. Early identification of such complications may help in timely institution of therapeutic measures and translate… read more here.
Keywords: esophageal atresia; pod; crp; procalcitonin ... See more keywords
Serum Procalcitonin Levels in Postoperative Monitoring of Diabetic Patients with Posterior Lumber Vertebral Stabilization Surgery: A Prospective Comparative Study
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DOI: 10.5152/tjar.2022.21272
Abstract: Objective: To compare the serum procalcitonin levels and other infection markers released in response to the inflammatory response that develops secondary to the operation in patients with or without type 2 diabetes mellitus who underwent… read more here.
Keywords: day; procalcitonin levels; group; diabetic patients ... See more keywords