Procalcitonin may help differentiate disseminated herpes simplex viral infection from bacterial sepsis in neonates.

Hatherill, M; Sykes, K; McIntyre, A G; Murdoch, I A

Hatherill, M; Sykes, K; McIntyre, A G; Murdoch, I A.

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Hatherill M; Paediatric Intensive Care Unit, Guy's Hospital, St. Thomas' Street, London SE1 9RT, UK.

Eur J Pediatr ; 159(3): 168-9, 2000 Mar.

Article en En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-10664229

RESUMEN

UNLABELLED: Disseminated herpes simplex virus infection is a potentially fatal condition which may be difficult to differentiate from bacterial sepsis. We report the case of a neonate with overwhelming herpes simplex (type 2) viraemia who presented with 'septic shock'. CONCLUSION: A low procalcitonin level (1.6 ng/ml), inconsistent with bacteraemia, suggests an alternative aetiology and may strengthen the case for antiviral therapy.

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Calcitonina/sangre; Herpes Genital/sangre; Precursores de Proteínas/sangre; Sepsis/sangre; Biomarcadores; Péptido Relacionado con Gen de Calcitonina; Resultado Fatal; Femenino; Humanos; Recién Nacido; Choque Séptico/sangre

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Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Precursores de Proteínas / Calcitonina / Herpes Genital / Sepsis Límite: Female / Humans / Newborn Idioma: En Revista: Eur J Pediatr Año: 2000 Tipo del documento: Article Pais de publicación: Alemania

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