Procalcitonin levels versus Microbiological profile in Central line associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI) of patients on Hemodialysis
Background: CLABSI is one of the most common forms of hospital acquired systemic infection(sepsis), associated with high mortality. Although Procalcitonin (PCT) is proved be the earliest and specific marker for the diagnosis of sepsis, there is relatively sparse literature on the usage of this marke...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Manipal College of Medical Sciences, Pokhara
2021-01-01
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Series: | Asian Journal of Medical Sciences |
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Online Access: | https://www.nepjol.info/index.php/AJMS/article/view/30796 |