Procalcitonin in Diagnosing the Diabetic Foot Infection

Abstract

Objectives: Diabetic foot infection is a debilitating disease that requires prompt diagnosis and treatment. In this study, we assessed inflammatory markers; serum Procalcitonin (PCT), c-reactive protein (CRP), erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) and leukocyte counts in two groups of patients with infected and non-infected diabetic foot ulcer.