Procalcitonin in the differential diagnosis of bacterial and viral meningitis.
Year: 2010
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Objective To study procalcitonin(PCT) in the differential diagnosis of bacterial and viral meningitis,and try to discuss its clinical value.Method 27 patients with bacterial meningitis and 32 patients with viral meningitis were retrospectively analyzed.Results The average blood concentration of the PCT in 27 patients with bacterial meningitis is 37.84 ng/ml,in 32 patient with viral meningitis is 0.41 ng/ml.The two levels were significantly different(χ2 =28.45,P0.01),and with specificity of 100% and 96.9%.Conclusion PCT in the differential diagnosis of bacterial and viral meningitis has clinical application value.
Source: Journal of Tropical Medicine
Authors: He ZhongPing, Huang Zhen, Yong-Zhi Ye
Language: English
Subfield: Microbiology
Field: Immunology and Microbiology
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $1,630
OpenAlex ID: W2307476367