Using procalcitonin (PCT) levels to distinguish between bacterial and viral infections helps guide antibiotic use and reduce unnecessary prescriptions that contribute to antimicrobial resistance.

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  Tracking Inflammation Through Biomarkers

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Referenced by nodes (4)

• bacterial infection concept
• viral infections concept
• procalcitonin concept
• antimicrobial resistance concept