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Categorization of Group A and B by Levels of Procalcitonin
| Procalcitonin Levels (ng/mL) | Group Aa | Group Bb | P Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Procalcitonin ≤ 0.5 | 71 (19.7%) | 107 (35.8%) | <.001 |
| 0.5 > Procalcitonin ≤ 1.0 | 25 (6.9%) | 33 (11%) | |
| 1.0 > Procalcitonin ≤ 1.5 | 26 (7.2%) | 35 (11.7%) | |
| 1.5 > Procalcitonin ≤ 2.0 | 20 (5.5%) | 20 (6.7%) | |
| Procalcitonin > 2 | 219 (60.7%) | 104 (34.8%) |
a Culture-positive group.
b Culture-negative group.
