Role of Procalcitonin in Infected Diabetic Foot Ulcer

Highlights • PCT and CRP levels positively correlated with infection severity of diabetic foot ulcers. • PCT levels >0.59 ng/ml in patients with infected diabetic foot ulcer may be associated with other systemic bacterial infection. • We should consider the presence of other infectious diseases,...

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Published in:Diabetes research and clinical practice 2017-06, Vol.128, p.51-57
Main Authors: Park, Jung Ho, Suh, Dong Hun, Kim, Hak Jun, Lee, Yong In, Kwak, Il Hoon, Choi, Gi Won
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Calcitonin - blood
Diabetic foot
Diabetic Foot - diagnosis
Diabetic Foot - drug therapy
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Female
Humans
Infection
Male
Middle Aged
Procalcitonin
Ulcer
Ulcer - diagnosis
Ulcer - drug therapy
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Summary:Highlights • PCT and CRP levels positively correlated with infection severity of diabetic foot ulcers. • PCT levels >0.59 ng/ml in patients with infected diabetic foot ulcer may be associated with other systemic bacterial infection. • We should consider the presence of other infectious diseases, in addition to diabetic foot infection, when PCT levels are elevated.
ISSN:0168-8227
1872-8227
DOI:10.1016/j.diabres.2017.04.008