Role of serum procalcitonin in differentiating disease flare and systemic bacterial infection among febrile children with known chronic rheumatic diseases: a cross-sectional study

Objectives. To evaluate the role of serum procalcitonin (PCT) as a diagnostic tool to differentiate bacterial sepsis from flare-ups during febrile episodes in children with known rheumatic disorders compared to other inflammatory markers like C-reactive protein (CRP), and erythrocyte sedimentation...

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Main Authors: Srinanda Majumder, Madhumita Nandi, Sayantan Mondal, Sandipan Sen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hacettepe University Institute of Child Health 2024-12-01
Series:The Turkish Journal of Pediatrics
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Online Access:https://turkjpediatr.org/article/view/4889
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