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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2018-11-01
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Series: | Critical Care |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13054-018-2236-1 |