Prokalcitonin v klinični praksi

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Language:	Slovenian
Year of publishing:	2009
Typology:	1.04 - Professional Article
Organization:	OI - Institute of Oncology
UDC:	616.9
COBISS:	26455001
ISSN:	1408-1741
Parent publication:	Onkologija
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Secondary language:	English
Secondary title:	Procalcitonin in clinical practice
Secondary abstract:	Procalcitonin (PCT) is increasingly recognized as an important diagnostic tool in clinical practice. High plasma levels are observed in patients with severe sepsis or septic shock; moreover, there is a good correlation between PCT, inflammation activity and severity of sepsis. Local limited bacterial infections induce only a slight increase of PCT serum concentration. On the other hand, viral infections, neoplastic and autoimmune disorders usually do not have any influence on PCT serum level. Non-specific induction of PCT synthesis may occur after major surgery, multiple trauma or in newborn infants during the first days of life. Determination of PCT has diagnostic, prognostic and in some situations also therapeutic value.
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Source comment:	Soavtorji: M. Derganc, B. Kremžar in L. Kitanovski; BSDOCID148805;
Pages:	str. 110-113
Volume:	ǂLetn. ǂ13
Issue:	ǂšt. ǂ2
Chronology:	december 2009
ID:	10956162