Measurement of inflammatory marker levels, when used in conjunction with a patient’s overall clinical picture, aids in the diagnosis and monitoring of inflammatory disorders, distinguishes between inflammatory and noninflammatory diseases, differentiates between viral and bacterial causes of infection, reduces the duration of antimicrobial therapy in patients with sepsis or lower respiratory tract infections, and predicts recovery.

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  Inflammatory Markers | Choose the Right Test

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• inflammatory biomarkers concept
• inflammatory diseases concept
• sepsis concept