Procalcitonin levels in candidemia versus bacteremia: a systematic review

Procalcitonin levels in candidemia versus bacteremia: a systematic review

Abstract Background Procalcitonin (PCT) is a biomarker used to assess systemic inflammation, infection, and sepsis and to optimize antimicrobial therapies. Its role in the in the differential diagnosis between candidemia and bacteremia is unclear. The aim of this systematic review was to summarize t...

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Main Authors: Andrea Cortegiani, Giovanni Misseri, Mariachiara Ippolito, Matteo Bassetti, Antonino Giarratano, Ignacio Martin-Loeches, Sharon Einav
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-05-01
Series:Critical Care
Subjects:
Procalcitonin
PCT
Sepsis
Candida
Fungi
Candidemia
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13054-019-2481-y

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