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ANTONINO GIARRATANO

Procalcitonin for the diagnosis of invasive candidiasis: What is the evidence?

  • Authors: Raineri, Santi Maurizio; Cortegiani, Andrea*; Vitale, Filippo; Iozzo, Pasquale; Giarratano, Antonino
  • Publication year: 2017
  • Type: Articolo in rivista (Articolo in rivista)
  • Key words: Candida spp.; Invasive candidiasis; Procalcitonin; Sepsis; Critical Care and Intensive Care Medicine
  • OA Link: http://hdl.handle.net/10447/272651

Abstract

Procalcitonin is a widely used marker for the evaluation of infection and sepsis and to guide antibiotic therapy. During the last decade, several studies evaluated its role and diagnostic performance as a surrogate marker for the identification of Candida spp. in suspected invasive candidiasis. A low serum level and a favorable negative predictive value are the main findings for procalcitonin in this setting. The aim of this report is to provide an updated brief summary of the evidence supporting the use of PCT for the management of invasive candidiasis.