Abstract

The clinical utility of serum procalcitonin (PCT) levels continues to evolve. PCT is regarded as a promising candidate marker for making a diagnosis and antibiotic stewardship in patients with systemic infections. The aim of this review is to summarize the current evidence for PCT in different infections and clinical settings, and to discuss the reliability of this marker when used with validated diagnostic algorithms. [PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]

Details

Title
The Importance of Serum Procalcitonin in Diagnosis and Treatment of Serious Bacterial Infections and Sepsis
Author
Mehanic, Snjezana; Baljic, Rusmir
Pages
n/a
Publication year
2013
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Academy of Medical Sciences of Bosnia and Herzegovina
ISSN
15127680
e-ISSN
1986597X
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
ProQuest document ID
1461903835
Copyright
Copyright Academy of Medical Sciences of Bosnia and Herzegovina 2013