Relationship between inflammatory markers and infection in chronic kidney disease

Sipahi S. N., Kır S., Dilek M.

CUKUROVA MEDICAL JOURNAL, vol.46, no.1, pp.177-185, 2021 (ESCI) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 46 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2021
  • Doi Number: 10.17826/cumj.7830400
  • Journal Name: CUKUROVA MEDICAL JOURNAL
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Academic Search Premier, Directory of Open Access Journals, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.177-185
  • Keywords: Chronic kidney disease, C-reactive protein, procalcitonin, infection, C-REACTIVE PROTEIN, BACTERIAL-INFECTION, SERUM PROCALCITONIN, GUIDELINES, BACTEREMIA, CONTAMINATION, PREDICTION, MANAGEMENT, DIAGNOSIS
  • Ondokuz Mayıs University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate the importance of C-reactive protein (CRP) and procalcitonin (PCT) in the diagnosis and monitoring of infections in chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients.