Introduction The aim of this study was to analyze and compare the capacity of procalcitonin
(PCT), C-reactive protein (CRP), lactate and leukocytes to predict the presence of …

To investigate the prognostic role of procalcitonin (PCT) assessment and blood culture (BC)
acquisition in the emergency department (ED) in patients with urinary tract infection (UTI) or …

Background Urinary infections are a common type of pediatric disease, and their treatment
and prognosis are closely correlated with infection location. Common clinical manifestations …

Abstract Background Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are one of the most common reasons
women seek treatment in the emergency department (ED). The biomarker procalcitonin …

Background. Acute pyelonephritis (APN) is one of the most common community-acquired
infections and frequently accompanies bacteremia. The purpose of this study was to …

Aimed to explore the relationships between infection localization, bacterial species, and
procalcitonin (PCT) and C-reactive protein (CRP) levels in urinary tract infections (UTIs). A …

Background The diagnosis of urinary tract infection (UTI) is challenging among hospitalized
older adults, particularly among those with altered mental status. Objective To determine the …

Introduction: To investigate the role of initial procalcitonin (PCT) level as an early predictor of
septic shock for the patient with sepsis induced by acute pyelonephritis (APN) secondary to …

Purpose: The appropriate management of infected obstructing ureteral calculi is prompt
genitourinary decompression. Urine cultures are the gold standard for confirming infection …

Background Few studies compared the diagnostic value of procalcitonin with a combination
of other tests including lactate and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein in the prediction of …