Validity of procalcitonin and C-reactive protein as biomarkers in diagnosis of neonatal sepsis in a referral hospital, Kenya

Validity of procalcitonin and C-reactive protein as biomarkers in diagnosis of neonatal sepsis in a referral hospital, Kenya

Background Neonatal sepsis (NS) is a significant health concern causing high morbidity and mortality among neonates. The clinical symptoms of NS can overlap with other common neonatal conditions. The gold standard diagnostic method, the blood culture test, has numerous limitations including lengthy...

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Main Authors: Florence Chepyegon Tum, Joseph J.N. Ngeranwa, Geoffrey K. Maiyoh, Frank G. Onyambu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2025-12-01
Series:Alexandria Journal of Medicine
Subjects:
Neonatal sepsis
procalcitonin
C-reactive protein
diagnosis
Online Access:https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/20905068.2024.2431306
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