Comparison of sPLA2IIA performance with high-sensitive CRP neutrophil percentage PCT and lactate to identify bacterial infection

Abstract Early bacterial infection (BI) identification in resource-limiting Emergency Departments (ED) is challenging, especially in low- and middle-income counties (LMIC). Misdiagnosis predisposes to antibiotic overuse and propagates antimicrobial resistance. This study evaluates new emerging bioma...

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Main Authors: Toh Leong Tan, Christabel Wan-li Kang, Kai Shen Ooi, Swee Thian Tan, Nurul Saadah Ahmad, Dian Nasriana Nasuruddin, Azlin Ithnin, Khaizurin Tajul Arifin, Lee Yook Heng, Nurul Izzaty Hassan, Kok Beng Gan, Hui-min Neoh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Publishing Group 2021-05-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-90894-0