| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4167293 | The Journal of Pediatrics | 2009 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
In children with culture-proven UTI, a serum PCT value >0.5 ng/mL predicts reasonably well the presence of RPI, as evidenced by DMSA scintigraphy. PCT may aid in the identification of children with UTI, necessitating more intense evaluation and management.
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Authors
Elpis MD, Eleni MD, Evridiki K. MD, Drosos E. MD, Athanasios MD, Mathew E. MD, MSc, DSc,