Procalcitonin as an early marker of infection in neonates and children.

van Rossum, A M C

Procalcitonin as an early marker of infection in neonates and children. [electronic resource] - The Lancet. Infectious diseases Oct 2004 - 620-30 p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article; Review

1473-3099

10.1016/S1473-3099(04)01146-6 doi


Bacteremia--blood
Bacterial Infections--blood
Biomarkers--blood
C-Reactive Protein--metabolism
Calcitonin--blood
Calcitonin Gene-Related Peptide
Child
Child, Preschool
Early Diagnosis
Fever--blood
Humans
Infant
Infant, Newborn
Meningitis--blood
Predictive Value of Tests
Prognosis
Protein Precursors--blood
Respiratory Tract Infections--blood
Sensitivity and Specificity
Severity of Illness Index
Urinary Tract Infections--blood