Serum Procalcitonin as a Diagnostic Marker for Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome in Intensive Care Unit Patients

Introduction: Early assessment of Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (SIRS) through various biomarkers like Procalcitonin (PCT), C-reactive Protein (CRP), Interleukin-1 (IL-1) etc., is crucial to manage the outcome of patients. Levels of PCT concerning its likelihood to distinguish patients...

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Main Authors: Rama Mishra Ramapriya, Pallavi Prakash
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited 2020-12-01
Series:Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
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Online Access:https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/14332/46871_CE[AG]_F(SL)_PF1(AG_SL)_PN(SL).pdf