932 Comparison of C- Reactive Protein with Leukocytes and Esr for Differentiation Between Bacterial and Viral Infections

Background There are several studies that show the usefulness of inflammatory markers for distinguishing between viral and bacterial infection at children. Aim of the study To evaluate the usefulness of leukocytes, C-reactive protein (CRP) and erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) as markers for differentiation of bacterial infection versus viral infections in children. Methods Prospective study which evaluated 1482 patients divided into two groups: 1) group A with 777 patients having viral infections and 2) group B with bacterial infections comprised of 705 patients. Results Mean values for leucocytes were significantly different (p 3 versus 11475±5562/mm 3 for bacterial one. Mean erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) for viral infection was 17, 5±15.13 mm/hr versus 26, 72±24, 03 mm/hr for bacterial infections (p 3 versus 10794±8637/mm 3 (p Conclusion This study suggests that CRP, ESR and leucocytes are good markers for differentiation between bacterial versus viral infections.