ABSTRACT Background: Early recognition and diagnosis of neonatal sepsis is difficult because of the variable and non-specific clinical presentation of this condition. It is extremely important to make an early diagnosis of neonatal sepsis for the prompt institution of anti-microbial therapy, which improves outcomes. Aims: The aim of this study was to determine the role of Procalcitonin (PCT) and C-reactive ... إقراء المزيد

Background: Early recognition and diagnosis of neonatal sepsis is difficult because of the variable and non-specific clinical presentation of this condition. It is extremely important to make an early diagnosis of neonatal sepsis for the prompt institution of anti-microbial therapy, which improves outcomes. Aims: The aim of this study was to determine the role of Procalcitonin (PCT) and C-reactive protein ... إقراء المزيد

ABSTRACT _BACKGROUND__: _Early recognition and diagnosis of neonatal sepsis is difficult because of the variable and non-specific clinical presentation of this condition. It is extremely important to make an early diagnosis of neonatal sepsis for the prompt institution of anti-microbial therapy, which improves outcomes. _AIMS: _The aim of this study was to determine the role of Procalcitonin (PCT) and C-reactive ... إقراء المزيد