The role of serum procalcitonin and C-reactive protein levels in predicting spontaneous bacterial peritonitis in patients with advanced liver cirrhosis.

Journal: Pakistan journal of medical sciences
Published Date: Jan 1, 2016

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To determine the role of serum procalcitonin (PCT) and C-reactive protein (CRP) in predicting spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) in patients with advanced liver cirrhosis.

Authors

  • Hongli Wu
    Hongli Wu, Ph.D., Department of Clinical Laboratory Medicine, Tianjin Second People's Hospital, Tianjin, China.
  • Lin Chen
    College of Sports, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, China.
  • Yuefeng Sun
    Yuefeng Sun, Department of Clinical Laboratory Medicine, Tianjin Second People's Hospital, Tianjin, China.
  • Chao Meng
    Chao Meng, Department of Clinical Laboratory Medicine, Tianjin Second People's Hospital, Tianjin, China.
  • Wei Hou
    Institute of Special Animal and Plant Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changchun, Jilin, China.

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