Hepatol Int
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Early diagnosis of sepsis in alcoholic hepatitis is important for selecting the appropriate therapy. The role of procalcitonin (PCT) to diagnose sepsis in patients with alcoholic hepatitis and systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) is not yet clear. ⋯ Serum PCT can be a useful marker for diagnosing sepsis in patients with alcoholic hepatitis and SIRS and compares favorably with serum CRP levels.