Evaluation of circulating host-and pathogen-derived markers of infection and inflammation in the laboratory diagnosis of SEPSIS

Patients with sepsis need to be distinguished from those with systemic inflammation due to non-infectious causes (SIRS) so that empiric antimicrobial therapy can be administered timeously to those with sepsis. The current study was designed to evaluate the potential of clinical parameters and circul...

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Main Author: Potjo, Moliehi
Other Authors: Tintinger, Gregory Ronald
Language:en
Published: University of Pretoria 2018
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/2263/64319
Potjo, M 2017, Evaluation of circulating host-and pathogen-derived markers of infection and inflammation in the laboratory diagnosis of SEPSIS, PhD Thesis, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, viewed yymmdd <http://hdl.handle.net/2263/64319>
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spelling ndltd-netd.ac.za-oai-union.ndltd.org-up-oai-repository.up.ac.za-2263-643192020-06-02T03:18:41Z Evaluation of circulating host-and pathogen-derived markers of infection and inflammation in the laboratory diagnosis of SEPSIS Potjo, Moliehi Tintinger, Gregory Ronald Cockeran, Riana moliehipotjo@yahoo.com Meyer, Pieter UCTD Patients with sepsis need to be distinguished from those with systemic inflammation due to non-infectious causes (SIRS) so that empiric antimicrobial therapy can be administered timeously to those with sepsis. The current study was designed to evaluate the potential of clinical parameters and circulating biomarkers to distinguish sepsis from SIRS. Clinical parameters, leukocyte counts and platelets were measured on admission for each patient. Circulating C-reactive protein (CRP), procalcitonin (PCT) and cytokine concentrations were quantified using laser immunonephelometry, immunoluminescence and a Bio-Plex suspension bead array system, respectively. Blood, sputum, urine, peritoneal and cerebrospinal fluid were sent for microscopy and culture. Based on available clinical information and the results of microbiological testing, patients were classified retrospectively into 2 groups, those with sepsis or SIRS. Of the 62 patients included in the study, 37 and 25 were classified as sepsis and SIRS respectively. Mean body temperature was higher and blood pressure lower in the sepsis patients. Circulating concentrations of CRP, PCT, interleukin (IL)-10 and IL-1 receptor antagonist (IL-1Ra) were significantly higher in patients with sepsis and associated, although not significantly so, with lower levels of IL-1β and IL-8, while decreased platelet counts and increased IL-6 (both p<0.05) and, to a lesser extent, IL-1Ra (not significant) were associated with overall mortality in the combined group of patients. Relative to patients with SIRS, those with sepsis were found to have increased levels of the immunosuppressive/anti-inflammatory cytokines, IL-Ra and IL-10, consistent with a more intense counteracting anti-inflammatory response. Thesis (PhD)--University of Pretoria, 2017. Immunology PhD Unrestricted 2018-03-26T09:50:02Z 2018-03-26T09:50:02Z 2018-04-13 2017 Thesis http://hdl.handle.net/2263/64319 Potjo, M 2017, Evaluation of circulating host-and pathogen-derived markers of infection and inflammation in the laboratory diagnosis of SEPSIS, PhD Thesis, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, viewed yymmdd <http://hdl.handle.net/2263/64319> A2018 en © 2018 University of Pretoria. All rights reserved. The copyright in this work vests in the University of Pretoria. No part of this work may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, without the prior written permission of the University of Pretoria. University of Pretoria
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Evaluation of circulating host-and pathogen-derived markers of infection and inflammation in the laboratory diagnosis of SEPSIS
description Patients with sepsis need to be distinguished from those with systemic inflammation due to non-infectious causes (SIRS) so that empiric antimicrobial therapy can be administered timeously to those with sepsis. The current study was designed to evaluate the potential of clinical parameters and circulating biomarkers to distinguish sepsis from SIRS. Clinical parameters, leukocyte counts and platelets were measured on admission for each patient. Circulating C-reactive protein (CRP), procalcitonin (PCT) and cytokine concentrations were quantified using laser immunonephelometry, immunoluminescence and a Bio-Plex suspension bead array system, respectively. Blood, sputum, urine, peritoneal and cerebrospinal fluid were sent for microscopy and culture. Based on available clinical information and the results of microbiological testing, patients were classified retrospectively into 2 groups, those with sepsis or SIRS. Of the 62 patients included in the study, 37 and 25 were classified as sepsis and SIRS respectively. Mean body temperature was higher and blood pressure lower in the sepsis patients. Circulating concentrations of CRP, PCT, interleukin (IL)-10 and IL-1 receptor antagonist (IL-1Ra) were significantly higher in patients with sepsis and associated, although not significantly so, with lower levels of IL-1β and IL-8, while decreased platelet counts and increased IL-6 (both p<0.05) and, to a lesser extent, IL-1Ra (not significant) were associated with overall mortality in the combined group of patients. Relative to patients with SIRS, those with sepsis were found to have increased levels of the immunosuppressive/anti-inflammatory cytokines, IL-Ra and IL-10, consistent with a more intense counteracting anti-inflammatory response. === Thesis (PhD)--University of Pretoria, 2017. === Immunology === PhD === Unrestricted
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title Evaluation of circulating host-and pathogen-derived markers of infection and inflammation in the laboratory diagnosis of SEPSIS
title_short Evaluation of circulating host-and pathogen-derived markers of infection and inflammation in the laboratory diagnosis of SEPSIS
title_full Evaluation of circulating host-and pathogen-derived markers of infection and inflammation in the laboratory diagnosis of SEPSIS
title_fullStr Evaluation of circulating host-and pathogen-derived markers of infection and inflammation in the laboratory diagnosis of SEPSIS
title_full_unstemmed Evaluation of circulating host-and pathogen-derived markers of infection and inflammation in the laboratory diagnosis of SEPSIS
title_sort evaluation of circulating host-and pathogen-derived markers of infection and inflammation in the laboratory diagnosis of sepsis
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Potjo, M 2017, Evaluation of circulating host-and pathogen-derived markers of infection and inflammation in the laboratory diagnosis of SEPSIS, PhD Thesis, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, viewed yymmdd <http://hdl.handle.net/2263/64319>
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