C-reactive protein or erythrocyte sedimentation rate results reliably exclude invasive bacterial infections

Clinicians utilize inflammatory markers, including C-reactive protein (CRP) and erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), to identify febrile children who may have an occult serious illness or infection.

Source: The American Journal of Emergency Medicine - November 8, 2018 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Niloufar Paydar-Darian, Amir Kimia, Michael Monuteaux, Kenneth Michelson, Assaf Landschaft, Alexandra Maulden, Rachel Chenard, Lise Nigrovic Source Type: research