THE IMPORTANCE OF S-REACTIVE PROTEIN, PROCALCITONIN, AND CYTOKINES IN DETERMINING THE PROSPECT OF SARS-COV-2-ASSOCIATED PNEUMONIA
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This article highlights the importance of S-reactive protein (CRP), procalcitonin (PCT), and cytokines in determining the prognosis of SARS-CoV-2-associated pneumonia. The article discusses the methods used to measure these biomarkers and the results of studies that have investigated their use in predicting the severity and outcome of SARS-CoV-2-associated pneumonia. The article concludes with a discussion of the implications of these findings and suggestions for future research.
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