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Usefulness of C-reactive Protein Testing in Acute Cough/Respiratory Tract Infection

Background: Point of care testing for C-reactive protein (CRP) has shown promise as a measure to reduce unnecessary antibiotic prescribing in respiratory tract infections (RTI), but its use in primary ...
News Medical

C-reactive protein shows stronger accuracy for early-onset sepsis in preterm newborns

Neonatal EOS, a severe bloodstream infection that strikes within the first three days of life, is a major cause of infant illness and death worldwide. Because clinical features such as poor feeding, ...
The American Journal of Managed Care

C-Reactive Protein May Hold Promise as RSV Marker

In a recent study, immune-inflammatory index, neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio, and platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio were associated with infection of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in children. High ...
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Compact Analyzer Combines Blood Count and CRP Testing

HORIBA, has obtained CE IVDR certification for its Yumizen H500 CRP benchtop hematology analyzer which delivers a simultaneous 5-part extended differential (DIFF) and rapid C-Reactive Protein (CRP) ...
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Pediatric investigation study examines the diagnostic utility of C-reactive protein for newborn early-onset sepsis

Researchers reveal that CRP levels naturally rise after birth, reducing the test’s accuracy in full-term babies but may help identify infection risk in preterm infants. Neonatal EOS, a severe ...
Medscape

The Role of C-Reactive Protein in the Evaluation and Management of Infants With Suspected Sepsis

Cite this: The Role of C-Reactive Protein in the Evaluation and Management of Infants With Suspected Sepsis - Medscape - Feb 01, 2003. Infection The body's response to the invasion of any ...