Evaluating the Effect of Body Mass Index on Procalcitonin Level in Patients with Pneumonia: A Retrospective Cross-Sectional Study
Procalcitonin (PCT) is commonly used to evaluate the etiology and severity of pneumonia. PCT has been shown to be elevated at baseline in patients with obesity. The aim of this study is to determine if body mass index (BMI) has an influence on admission PCT level in patients admitted to the hospital...
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| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2025-01-01
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| Series: | Advances in Respiratory Medicine |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2543-6031/93/1/1 |
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