Procalcitonin and C-reactive protein as early diagnostic markers of sepsis or septic shock in children who presented with fever to the pediatric emergency department at a tertiary hospital, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Abstract Background Sepsis is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in children, requiring early recognition for timely intervention. Traditional biomarkers like C-reactive protein (CRP) are widely used but have limitations in specificity and early detection. Procalcitonin (PCT) has emerged as...

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Main Authors: Altaf Bhat, Nehal Alsadhan, Norah Alsadhan, Dimah Alnowaiser, Imran Gattoo, Mohammed Hussain, Rafa Alotbi, Sattam Alruwaili, Yara AlGoraini
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-04-01
Series:International Journal of Emergency Medicine
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12245-025-00888-2
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