Table 1 Procalcitonin and clinical inflammatory signs in groups of patients with Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteremia
From: Can procalcitonin reflect the etiology of the bacteremia?
| Â | Gram-negative bacteremia patients | Gram-positive bacteremia patients | P |
|---|---|---|---|
Number of cases | 101 | 49 | Â |
Procalcitonin (ng/ml) | 5.4 (1.78–12.21) | 0.86 (0.28–2.19) | <0.001 |
White blood cell count (× 109/l) | 15.4 (11.1–23.8) | 14.2 (11–22) | Not significant |
Temperature (°C) | 37.5 (37–38) | 37 (37–38) | Not significant |
Multiple organ failure (number of patients (%)) | 16/80 (20%) | 7/32 (21.8%) | Not significant |