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Prognostic value of interleukin-6, C-reactive protein, and procalcitonin in patients with COVID-19

Fang Liu, Lin Li, Mengda Xu, Juan Wu, Ding Luo, Yusi Zhu, Bi-xi Li, Xiao-yang Song, Xiang Zhou

2020.4.14JOURNAL OF CLINICAL VIROLOGY

DOI: 10.1016/j.jcv.2020.104370

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The serum levels of IL-6 and CRP have a significant correlation with the severity of COVID-19 and the validity of PTC needs to be further investigated.

Abstract

Highlights • The serum levels of IL-6 and CRP have a significant correlation with the severity of COVID-19.• The serum levels of IL-6 and CRP can be used as independent factors to predict disease risk.• The validity of PTC needs to be further investigated.

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LIU, Fang, et al. Prognostic value of interleukin-6, c-reactive protein, and procalcitonin in patients with COVID-19. JOURNAL OF CLINICAL VIROLOGY, 2020, 127: 104370–104370.