Combination of procalcitonin and C ‐reactive protein levels in the early diagnosis of bacterial co‐infections in children with H1N1 influenza

ConclusionsThe combination of PCT and CRP levels could provide a useful method of distinguishing bacterial co ‐infections from an H1N1 influenza infection alone in children during the early disease phase. After further validation, the flexible model derived here could assist clinicians in decision‐making processes.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

Source: Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses - November 16, 2018 Category: Virology Authors: Zhihao Li, Liya He, Shuhua Li, Waner He, Caihui Zha, Wanxing Ou, Qiaozhen Hou, Weiying Wang, Sun Xin, Liang Huiying Tags: Original Article Source Type: research