Substantially elevated C-reactive protein (CRP), together with low levels of procalcitonin (PCT), contributes to diagnosis of fungal infection in immunocompromised patients.

作者: Markéta Marková , Helena Brodská , Karin Malíčková , Veronika Válková , Petr Cetkovský

DOI: 10.1007/S00520-013-1844-1

关键词: DiseaseC-reactive proteinMedicineChemotherapyImmunologyProcalcitoninPredictive value of testsHematopoietic stem cell transplantationTransplantationMycosis

摘要: … In summary, PCT concentrations in patients with fungal infection were significantly lower … Invasive fungal infection was characterized by increased CRP and normal PCT levels. …

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