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Results 1 - 4 of 4 for procalcitonin
  1. Bacterial Infections (National Library of Medicine)  
    Bacteria are living things that have only one cell. Under a microscope, they look like balls, rods, or spirals. They are so small that a line of 1,000 could fit ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/bacterialinfections.html - Health Topics
  2. Meningitis (National Library of Medicine)  
    Meningitis is inflammation of the thin tissue that surrounds the brain and spinal cord, called the meninges. There are several types of meningitis. The most common ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/meningitis.html - Health Topics
  3. Sepsis (National Library of Medicine)  
    What is sepsis? Sepsis is your body's overactive and extreme response to an infection. Sepsis is a life-threatening medical emergency. Without quick treatment, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/sepsis.html - Health Topics
  4. Shock (National Library of Medicine)  
    Shock happens when not enough blood and oxygen can get to your organs and tissues. It causes very low blood pressure and may be life-threatening. It often ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/shock.html - Health Topics