Effects of procalcitonin on antimicrobial treatment decisions in patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
Anna S C ConlonZoey ChopraShannon CahalanSandro CintiKrishna RaoPublished in: Infection control and hospital epidemiology (2022)
PCT trends are associated with the decision to initiate antibiotics and duration of treatment, independent of bPNA status and comorbidities. Prospective studies are needed to determine whether PCT level can be used to safely make decisions regarding antibiotic treatment for COVID-19.