Inflammatory parameters predict etiologic patterns but do not allow for individual prediction of etiology in patients with CAP – Results from the German competence network CAPNETZ
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Aim of this study was to evaluate the correlation of inflammatory markers procalcitonin (PCT), C-reactive protein (CRP) and leukocyte count (WBC) with microbiological etiology of CAP.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>We...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2009-07-01
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| Series: | Respiratory Research |
| Online Access: | http://respiratory-research.com/content/10/1/65 |