The combination of procalcitonin and C-reactive protein or presepsin alone improves the accuracy of diagnosis of neonatal sepsis: a meta-analysis and systematic review

The combination of procalcitonin and C-reactive protein or presepsin alone improves the accuracy of diagnosis of neonatal sepsis: a meta-analysis and systematic review

Abstract Background Sepsis is an important cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality; therefore, the early diagnosis of neonatal sepsis is essential. Method Our aim was to compare the diagnostic accuracy of procalcitonin (PCT), C-reactive protein (CRP), procalcitonin combined with C-reactive protein...

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Main Authors: Lin Ruan, Guan-Yu Chen, Zhen Liu, Yun Zhao, Guang-Yu Xu, Shu-Fang Li, Chun-Ni Li, Lin-Shan Chen, Zheng Tao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-11-01
Series:Critical Care
Subjects:
Meta-analysis
Systematic review
Procalcitonin
C-reactive protein
Neonatal sepsis
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13054-018-2236-1

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