Infection Markers

Differences Between Procalcitonin and C-Reactive Protein in Clinical Applications

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C-reactive protein (CRP) and procalcitonin (PCT) are the most commonly used infection markers in respiratory medicine, guiding the diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases. The following will mainly introduce the clinical applications of these two infection markers in respiratory medicine.C-reactive Protein (CRP)CRP is an acute-phase inflammatory protein that was first discovered and named in 1930 … Read more

Detailed Interpretation of Common Infection Markers: CRP, PCT, and More

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Detailed Interpretation of Common Infection Markers: CRP, PCT, and More

Currently, the commonly used infection markers in clinical practice mainly include C-reactive protein (CRP), procalcitonin (PCT), serum amyloid A (SAA), and interleukin 6 (IL-6). However, what are the similarities and differences among these four infection markers? What are their unique characteristics? What role do they play in clinical differential diagnosis? Today, we will take a … Read more