C-reactive protein and procalcitonin: As predictor biomarkers of severity and outcome in children with community-acquired pneumonia.
Trop Doct
; 54(3): 262-267, 2024 Jul.
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ABSTRACT
Our cohort study aimed to compare serum C-reactive protein (CRP) and procalcitonin (PCT) levels in children with community-acquired pneumonia defined by WHO. The former differentiated between pneumonia and severe pneumonia while the latter was better for the outcome of pneumonia.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Neumonía
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Índice de Severidad de la Enfermedad
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Proteína C-Reactiva
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Biomarcadores
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Infecciones Comunitarias Adquiridas
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Polipéptido alfa Relacionado con Calcitonina
Límite:
Child
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Child, preschool
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Female
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Humans
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Infant
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Trop Doct
Año:
2024
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
India