Serum procalcitonin levels in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients in North Indian Population

Conclusion: The study confirms that PCT levels were higher in AECOPD patients as compared to stable COPD patients. PCT could be used as a biomarker of exacerbations of COPD and can be used to target management and guiding the treatment in patients with acute exacerbations of COPD.
Source: Annals of African Medicine - Category: African Health Authors: Source Type: research