The Journal of infection
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The Journal of infection · Sep 2010
C-reactive protein: a tool in the follow-up of nosocomial pneumonia.
The aim of this study was to examine the clinical usefulness of serial C-reactive protein (CRP) dosages in patients with nosocomial pneumonia (NP). ⋯ Daily CRP measurements in patients with nosocomial pneumonia may be useful in the identification of patients with poor outcome, as early as day 4, and detect patients with inappropriate antimicrobial therapy.