Usefulness of procalcitonin (PCT), C-reactive protein (CRP), and white blood cell (WBC) levels in the differential diagnosis of acute bacterial, viral, and mycoplasmal respiratory tract infections in children
Abstract Background There is a lack of studies comparing PCT, CRP and WBC levels in the differential diagnosis of acute bacterial, viral, and mycoplasmal respiratory tract infections. It is necessary to explore the correlation between above markers and different types of ARTI. Methods 108 children w...
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Main Authors: | Yang Li, Lanfang Min, Xin Zhang |
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Language: | EN |
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BMC
2021
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Online Access: | https://doaj.org/article/719c6328c0574d67a1e1ce6e16e89c3b |
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