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Case Study
NPV Value of PCT Leads to Alternative Diagnosis
Anucha Apisarnthanarak, MD
Division of Infectious Diseases
Thammasat University Hospital
Pratum Thani, Thailand
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Takeaway #1
PCT levels may not be elevated in infections with atypical pathogen like mycobacteria
Takeaway #2
PCT can not identify the bug: Should be used in addition to microbiology
Takeaway #3
A single PCT measurement is of limited value; only serial measurements can reveal if it is safe to withhold antibiotics
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