Procalcitonin levels versus Microbiological profile in Central line associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI) of patients on Hemodialysis

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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Main Authors: Madhura NS, Shashikala N, Mythri Shankar, Kowsalya R, Mythri KM
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Manipal College of Medical Sciences, Pokhara 2021-01-01
Series:Asian Journal of Medical Sciences
Subjects:
central line associated bloodstream infections
procalcitonin
chronic kidney disease
blood culture
Online Access:https://www.nepjol.info/index.php/AJMS/article/view/30796

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