Procalcitonin measurement at 24hours of age may be helpful in the prompt diagnosis of early-onset neonatal sepsis | Zendy

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Procalcitonin measurement at 24hours of age may be helpful in the prompt diagnosis of early-onset neonatal sepsis

Author(s) -

Hüseyin Altunhan,

Alı Annagür,

Rahmi Örs,

İdris Mehmetoğlu

Publication year - 2011

Publication title -

international journal of infectious diseases

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 1.278

H-Index - 89

eISSN - 1878-3511

pISSN - 1201-9712

DOI - 10.1016/j.ijid.2011.09.007

Subject(s) - procalcitonin , medicine , gestational age , sepsis , chorioamnionitis , neonatal sepsis , neonatal intensive care unit , birth weight , pediatrics , obstetrics , gastroenterology , pregnancy , biology , genetics

The clinical signs of early-onset neonatal sepsis (EONS) are nonspecific and indistinguishable from those of noninfectious disorders. The early diagnosis of EONS is difficult, but is essential to improve outcomes. The aim of this study was to determine the diagnostic value of procalcitonin (PCT) at birth and at 24h of age in the prompt diagnosis of EONS.

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