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Diagnostics: Inflammatory Markers
Taming the SRU
AUGUST 30, 2023
However, PCT can be elevated in severe trauma, such as burns or surgery [5,25]. However, the data does not support its use for this.The 2019 American Thoracic Society guidelines for CAP recommend initiating antibiotic therapy regardless of PCT levels, as the reported sensitivity of PCT for bacterial infection ranges from 38% to 91% [46-48].
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