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Comparison of combinations of IL-8, PCT, and CRP, and their sensitivity and specificity in distinguishing bacterial infection from other causes of fever at presentation with febrile neutropenia
| Bacterial infection | No bacterial infection | P value | Sensitivity | Specificity | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IL-8 > 60 and/or PCT > 0.25 | 14/14 | 14/29 | 0.001 | 100% | 52% |
| IL-8 > 60 and/or CRP > 40 | 12/13 | 17/28 | 0.041 | 92% | 39% |
| PCT > 0.25 and/or CRP > 40 | 13/14 | 15/29 | 0.016 | 93% | 48% |
