Dynamics of C-reactive protein and white blood cell count in critically ill patients with nosocomial Gram positive vs. Gram negative bacteremia: a historical cohort study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Nosocomial bacteremia is associated with a poor prognosis. Early adequate therapy has been shown to improve outcome. Consequently, rapid detection of a beginning sepsis is therefore of the utmost importance. This historical cohort st...

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Main Authors: Depuydt Pieter O, Blot Stijn I, Hoste Eric A, Vandijck Dominique M, Peleman Renaat A, Decruyenaere Johan M
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2007-09-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/7/106