Sensitivity of C-Reactive Protein and Procalcitonin Measured by Point-of-Care Tests to Diagnose Urinary Tract Infections in Nursing Home Residents: A Cross-Sectional Study

BACKGROUND: Diagnosing urinary tract infections (UTIs) in nursing home residents is complex, as specific urinary symptoms are often absent and asymptomatic bacteriuria (ASB) is prevalent. The aim of this study was to assess the sensitivity of blood C-reactive protein (CRP) and procalcitonin (PCT), m...

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Autores principales: Kuil, S D, Hidad, S, Fischer, J C, Harting, J, Hertogh, C M P M, Prins, J M, de Jong, M D, van Leth, F, Schneeberger, C
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Oxford University Press 2020
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8664473/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/33175147
http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/cid/ciaa1709

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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8664473/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/33175147
http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/cid/ciaa1709

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