Przegla̧d epidemiologiczny
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Controlled Clinical Trial
[Procalcitonin as a diagnostic marker in systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) and sepsis].
Evaluation the value of procalcitonin as a diagnostic and prognostic marker in septic patients and patients with systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS). ⋯ Measurement of PCT level on the first, second and third day of hospitalization has no prognostic value. There is no significant difference in PCT level in sepsis caused by Gram positive and Gram negative bacteria. PCT is a useful marker in diagnosis of sepsis but its role in monitoring the severity of sepsis requires more clinical studies.