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The Value of Procalcitonin in Diagnosing Community Acquired Pneumonia
This chapter discusses the use of procalcitonin as a marker for diagnosing community acquired pneumonia in adults. It explores the limitations of procalcitonin and its lack of trust among clinicians. It also examines the evidence suggesting that procalcitonin does not make a significant difference in terms of antibiotic exposure, length of stay, or mortality.