Combining PCT with CRP is better than separate testing for patients with bacteriuria in the intensive care unit: a retrospective study
Combined CRP and PCT testing is more helpful for diagnosing bacteriuria. CRP and PCT have higher sensitivity and NPV in diagnosing bacteriuria caused by Candida infection.
Authors
- Xu-Xiao Guo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2904-0666)
- Guoming Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-6318-8886)
Institutions
- Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (CN)
- Xuzhou Medical College (CN)
- Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- European journal of medical research
- Published
- 2024-08-29
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s40001-024-02036-7
- Citations
- 5
- Primary Topic
- Urinary Tract Infections Management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.93
Funders
- Xuzhou Medical University