The Role of Intravenous Immunoglobulin in Decreasing the Level of Procalcitonin in Early Phase of Sepsis: A Prospective Study
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Background: Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) is used alongside antibiotics in the management of severe infections.Recent reports revealed that IVIG treatment has a mortality benefit in patients with severe sepsis and septic shock.On the other hand, procalcitonin (PCT) is used as biomarker for sever bacterial infections and sepsis.Therefore, we conducted this prospective study toevaluate the role ...
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The Role of Intravenous Immunoglobulin in Decreasing the Level of Procalcitonin in Early Phase of Sepsis: A Prospective Study
The Role of Intravenous Immunoglobulin in Decreasing the Level of Procalcitonin in Early Phase of Sepsis: A Prospective Study
References:
23
Abstract
Background: Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) is used alongside antibiotics in the management of severe infections.Recent reports revealed that IVIG treatment has a mortality benefit in patients with severe sepsis and septic shock.On the other hand, procalcitonin (PCT) is used as biomarker for sever bacterial infections and sepsis.Therefore, we conducted this prospective study toevaluate the role ...