A biomarker is a molecule that can be measured in a biological sample in an objective,
systematic, and precise way, whose levels indicate whether a process is normal or …

Procalcitonin (PCT) is useful for differentiating between viral and bacterial infections and for
reducing the unnecessary use of antibiotics. As the rise of antimicrobial resistance reaches …

Tackling antibiotic resistance represents one of the major challenges in modern medicine,
and limiting antibiotics' overuse represents the first step in this fight. Most antibiotics are …

A feature of the severe condition of acute pancreatitis is the high risk of complications
occurring in 50% of patients. The most dangerous are thrombohemorrhagic complications …

Introduction Considering the ongoing increase in antibiotic resistance, the importance of
judicious use of antibiotics through reduction of exposure is crucial. Adding procalcitonin …

Objective Tuberculosis (TB) remains a public health concern worldwide, affecting millions of
people every year. Detailed characterization of disease pathophysiology is key to proper …

Procalcitonin is a blood protein and precursor of the hormone calcitonin. The procalcitonin
level increases due to bacterial infections, sepsis, and other related pathologies. Here, we …

Sepsis is a life-threatening syndrome due to a dysregulated host response to infection,
which can be caused by bacterial, viral, or fungal infection. Thus, it is crucial to know how the …

Background and Objectives. Fever is one of the most common presenting complaints in the
Emergency Department (ED). This study aimed at evaluating the prognostic role of serum …

Objectives Febrile neutropenia (FN) causes treatment disruption and unplanned
hospitalization in children with cancer. Serum biomarkers are infrequently used to stratify …