Procalcitonin as a marker of neonatal sepsis

Introduction: Neonatal sepsis is one of the commonest causes of neonatal mortality in the developing world. Procalcitonin (PCT) has emerged as the most studied and promising sepsis biomarker. Objective: To assess the role of procalcitonin (PCT) as a marker in the early diagnosis, treatment and follo...

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Published in:Al Ameen Journal of Medical Sciences
Main Authors: Nazeer Ahmad Jeergal, Rizwan-u-zama, Naushad Ali .N. Malagi, Faisal Farooqui, Sadashiva .B. Ukkali, Ravindra Naganoor, A.N. Thobbi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Al Ameen Medical College 2016-01-01
Subjects:
Neonatal sepsis
Procalcitonin
Marker
Infection
Infancy
Online Access:http://ajms.alameenmedical.org/ArticlePDFs/13%20AJMS%20V9.N1.2016%20p%2070-73.pdf

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