Use of Procalcitonin to Guide Discontinuation of Antimicrobial Therapy in Patients with Persistent Intra-Abdominal Collections: A Case Series

<div>Computed tomography scan before starting antimicrobial therapy in Patient 2 demonstrates several central low-density fluid collections within the right perinephric space, below the liver margin, largest measuring approximately 5.3 × 3.8 cm (a). Computed tomography at time of antimicrobial completion shows a residual fluid collection measuring 3.2 × 1.8 cm (b).</div>

Case Reports in Infectious Diseases

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Figure 2: Use of Procalcitonin to Guide Discontinuation of Antimicrobial Therapy in Patients with Persistent Intra-Abdominal Collections: A Case Series 

Figure 2 | Use of Procalcitonin to Guide Discontinuation of Antimicrobial Therapy in Patients with Persistent Intra-Abdominal Collections: A Case Series 