Plasma procalcitonin concentrations predict organ dysfunction and outcome in dogs with sepsis

Plasma procalcitonin concentrations predict organ dysfunction and outcome in dogs with sepsis

Abstract Background Procalcitonin (PCT) is a valuable prognostic biomarker in human sepsis that is predictive of organ dysfunction, septic shock and mortality. Data on PCT in dogs is limited. This study aimed to investigate the prognostic value of baseline and serial PCT measurements in dogs with se...

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Main Authors: Roberta Troia, Massimo Giunti, Robert Goggs
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-03-01
Series:BMC Veterinary Research
Subjects:
Procalcitonin
Sepsis
Septic shock
Multiple organ dysfunction syndrome
Dogs
Biomarker
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12917-018-1427-y

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