التفاصيل البيبلوغرافية
| العنوان: |
Utility of C-reactive protein and procalcitonin in community-acquired pneumonia in children: a narrative review. |
| المؤلفون: |
Omaggio, Laura, Franzetti, Letizia, Caiazzo, Roberta, Coppola, Crescenzo, Valentino, Maria Sole, Giacomet, Vania |
| المصدر: |
Current Medical Research & Opinion; Dec2024, Vol. 40 Issue 12, p2191-2200, 10p |
| مصطلحات موضوعية: |
COMMUNITY-acquired pneumonia, C-reactive protein, BACTERIAL diseases, VIRUS diseases, ANTIMICROBIAL stewardship |
| مستخلص: |
The purpose of this narrative review is to analyze the most recent studies about the role of C-reactive protein (CRP) and procalcitonin (PCT), two of the main biomarkers of infection, in distinguishing viral from bacterial etiology, in predicting the severity of infection and in guiding antibiotic stewardship in children with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP). The studies examined reveal that both CRP and PCT play a valuable role in diagnosing pediatric CAP, though each has limitations. CRP has moderate accuracy in distinguishing bacterial from viral infections, but its elevated levels are not exclusive to bacterial infections; PCT, however, shows higher specificity for bacterial CAP, with studies confirming its ability to differentiate bacterial causes, especially in severe cases. When integrated with clinical findings, CRP and PCT improve the sensitivity of pneumonia diagnoses and help in predicting severe outcomes such as sepsis and empyema; furthermore, both biomarkers prove useful in guiding antibiotic therapy, with PCT showing a more dynamic response to treatment. However, even though CRP and PCT offer valuable insights into the diagnosis and management of pediatric CAP, their application should be always integrated with clinical assessment rather than used in isolation. More studies are needed to define standardized thresholds and decision algorithms that incorporate these biomarkers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| قاعدة البيانات: |
Complementary Index |