Search for dissertations about: "value of procalcitonin level"

Found 2 swedish dissertations containing the words value of procalcitonin level.

2. 1. Neutropenic fever during treatment of hematological malignancy : etiology and diagnostics

   Author : Lennart Persson; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Fever is the principal and sometimes the only manifestation of serious infection in the neutropenic patient because signs of inflammation may be minimal or absent in this group of patients. The aim of this thesis was to improve the clinical management of the febrile neutropenic patient. READ MORE

4. 2. Diagnostic and prognostic markers in sepsis

   Author : Patrik Gille-Johnson; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Sepsis is a life-threatening disease affecting millions of people globally. The more severe forms are considered to be a consequence of an unbalanced systemic inflammatory response to infection, causing organ dysfunction, vascular leakage and hypotension. An early diagnosis followed by appropriate antimicrobial therapy is critical for the outcome. READ MORE