Figure 1

Median (boxplots) values of presepsin and procalcitonin in controls and in sepsis and severe sepsis/septic shock patient populations at time 0. 95% confidence intervals (CIs) are reported. Median (boxplots) seriated values of presepsin and procalcitonin (PCT) in 42 patients with sepsis and severe sepsis/septic shock at time 0 (T0), T1 and T2. 95% CIs are reported. Presepsin displayed highest concentration at T0 (P = 0.0444) compared to T1 and T2. The highest PCT levels were observed at T1 (P < 0.0001) compared to T0 and T2.{AU: Please define gray and black circles in figure legend. Gray circles represent values of presepsin or procalcitonin included between the min and the greatest value excluding outliers; black circles represent outliers. }