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My son has 3 year old. In blood report shows serum procalcitonin is 3.46 mg/dl normal (<0.05). As doctor told baby infected with blood infection. Is my baby fine or something any serious. Please advise on this.
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Dear user a sweep rise in procalcitonin in blood serum is indications of sepsis due to lung, intestines and or kidney infection kindly get it thoroughly checked with the paediatrician nearby and needs serious Medication. tc Apart from this he needs a constitutional Homeopathic meds for faster recovery consult back with full medical records.
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