Microbiology Independent Research Journal (MIR Journal),
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
10(1)
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
ABSTRACT
Currently,
the
issues
of
early
sepsis
diagnosis,
assessment
effectiveness
therapies
conducted,
and
disease
prognosis
are
extremely
relevant.
In
case
sepsis,
timely
medical
assistance
is
complicated
by
ambiguity
symptoms
absence
a
specific
diagnostic
test.
Therefore,
search
for
biomarkers
with
diagnostic,
prognostic,
therapeutic
potential
underway
in
centers
worldwide.
This
review
summarizes
research
results
regarding
values
–
their
sensitivity,
specificity,
prognostic
value
as
presented
scientific
publications
indexed
international
databases.
Diagnosis,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(4), P. 422 - 429
Published: April 22, 2024
Abstract
Objectives
Monocyte
distribution
width
(MDW)
is
a
measure
of
monocyte
anisocytosis.
In
this
study,
we
assessed
the
role
MDW,
in
comparison
to
C-reactive
protein
(CRP),
procalcitonin
(PCT),
and
lactate,
as
screening
prognostic
biomarker
sepsis
intensive
care
unit
(ICU)
by
longitudinally
measuring
it
first
5
days
hospital
stay.
Methods
We
considered
all
consecutive
patients
admitted
ICU.
At
admission,
were
classified
septic
or
not
according
Sepsis-3
criteria.
CRP,
PCT,
lactate
measured
daily
hospitalization.
ICU
mortality
was
also
recorded.
Results
included
193
patients,
62
with
131
without
(controls).
58%
26
%
respectively,
died
during
MDW
showed
highest
accuracy
for
detection,
superior
(AUC
0.840,
0.755,
0.708,
0.622,
respectively).
no
predicts
sepsis.
The
kinetic
biomarkers
hospitalization
associated
mortality.
Noteworthy,
above
all,
best
accuracy.
Specifically,
an
increase
decrease
from
day
1–4
significantly
survival,
respectively.
Conclusions
reliable
diagnostic
biomarker,
better
than
traditional
biomarkers.
Journal of Inflammation Research,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
Volume 18, P. 73 - 90
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Purpose:
The
aim
of
the
retrospective,
single-center
study
was
to
assess
prognostic
value
immune
cell-based
and
albumin-based
ratios
regarding
lethal
outcome
in
critically
ill
COVID-19
patients.
Patients
Methods:
We
analyzed
612
adult
patients
admitted
intensive
care
unit
(ICU)
between
April
2020
November
2022.
Blood
measurement
on
admission
ICU
encompassed
complete
blood
count
(CBC),
IL-6,
C-reactive
protein
(CRP),
albumin,
lactate,
lactate
dehydrogenase
(LDH),
serum
bicarbonate,
arterial
base
deficit/excess
(BD/E),
D-dimer.
All
measured
calculated
parameters
were
compared
survivors
nonsurvivors,
with
measure
being
hospital
mortality.
Results:
Immune
[NLR
-
Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte
Ratio,
MLR
Monocyte-to-Lymphocyte
PLR
Platelet-to-Lymphocyte
MPV
Mean
Platelet
Volume,
MPV/PC
Volume-to-Platelet
Count
Derived
(d-)NLR
ratio
neutrophil
divided
by
result
white
cell
(WBC)
–
count),
N/LP
Neutrophil
x
100/Lymphocyte
count,
CLR
(CRP)-to-Lymphocyte
CPR
CRP-to-Platelet
LLR
Lactate
(LDH)-to-Lymphocyte
Systemic
Inflammation
Index
(SII)
platelet
neutrophil/lymphocyte
Response
(SIRI)
monocyte/lymphocyte
count]
investigated.
White
counts
significantly
higher,
while
lymphocyte
lower
nonsurvivors.
MPV,
MPV/PC,
NLR,
d-NLR,
MLR,
N/LP,
CRP,
LDH,
CPR,
CLR,
LLR,
SII,
SIRI
values
higher
Monocyte
did
not
differ
groups.
Albumin-based
included
CRP-to-Albumin
Ratio
(CAR),
Lactate-to-Albumin
(LAR)
LDH-to-Albumin
(LDH/ALB).
Conclusion:
only
independent
predictor
outcomes
at
is
LDH/ALB
ratio.
Most
other
moderate,
although
highly
significant
predictors
mortality
Keywords:
LDH/albumin
ratio,
ill,
COVID-19,
Microorganisms,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
13(2), P. 427 - 427
Published: Feb. 15, 2025
Sepsis
is
a
life-threatening
condition;
it
major
cause
of
hospital
mortality
worldwide
and
constitutes
global
health
problem.
This
research
investigates
the
use
MDW
as
predictor
for
septic
patients.
was
double-center
prospective
cohort
study
adult
Septic
patients
were
identified
categorized
into
two
categories:
those
who
improved
died.
Blood
drawn
from
three
times,
on
first,
third,
fifth
day
their
admission
to
hospital.
evaluated
biomarker
predict
patient
outcome.
In
addition,
existing
inflammatory
markers
recorded
in
all
The
able
patient's
average
found
be
significantly
higher
died
records.
For
example,
an
value
28.4
first
shown
best
cut-off
determining
fatal
outcomes;
receiver
operating
characteristic
(ROC)
analysis
revealed
area
under
curve
0.71
(95%
Confidence
Interval-CI:
0.57-0.84)
with
sensitivity
64.7%
specificity
88.2%.
conclusion,
MDW,
addition
being
marker
that
can
quickly
detect
sepsis
more
effectively
than
other
biomarkers,
which
proven
by
numerous
studies,
could
also
used
indicator
work
attempt
direction.
Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: April 30, 2025
Objective
Explore
and
analyze
CLABSI
pathogenic
bacteria
characteristics
in
ICU
patients
the
value
of
PCT,
NLR,
PLR
early
infection
prediction.
Methods
926
with
central
venous
catheters
Minhang
Hospital
from
January
2021
to
December
2023
were
enrolled.
They
grouped
by
co-infection
status.
NLR
levels
measured,
patient
data
analyzed,
summarized,
their
predictive
evaluated
via
ROC
curve.
Results
From
2023,
among
CVC,
73
diagnosed
CLABSI,
an
rate
7.88%.
A
total
81
strains
isolated,
including
60.50%
(49/81)
Gram
-
positive
bacteria,
35.80%
(29/81)
negative
3.70%
(3/81)
fungi.
The
main
exhibited
high
resistance
penicillin,
erythromycin,
clindamycin,
oxacillin,
a
exceeding
70%,
yet
sensitive
vancomycin,
linezolid,
tetracycline.
had
piperacillin,
piperacillin/tazobactam,
Aztreonam,
gentamicin,
over
more
cefoperazone/sulbactam,
imipenem,
amikacin.
Age,
site
catheterization,
duration
employment
double
cavity
all
factors
that
exerted
influence
on
(with
p
<
0.05).
peripheral
blood
PLR,
PCT
infected
group
higher
than
those
non
(p
areas
under
curve
(AUCs)
0.814,
0.798,
0.856,
respectively,
largest
AUC
for
PCT.
When
cut
off
point
was
2.75
ng/ml,
Youden
index
largest.
AUCs
combination
three
combined
0.877,
0.903,
0.857,
0.917.
Conclusion
prediction
means
is
remarkable
significance.
It
can
provide
precious
reference
clinical
diagnostic
treatment
strategies.
Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine (CCLM),
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
62(3), P. 562 - 571
Published: Oct. 10, 2023
Monocyte
distribution
width
(MDW)
is
a
quantitative
measurement
of
monocyte
anisocytosis
and
has
been
proposed
as
an
efficient
marker
for
early
sepsis
detection.
This
study
aimed
to
assess
the
prognostic
potential
MDW
in
septic
patients.
Medicine,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
102(45), P. e36037 - e36037
Published: Nov. 10, 2023
Cytokines,
notably
interleukin-6
(IL-6),
increase
considerably
in
patients
with
severe
corona
virus
disease
2019
(COVID-19).
This
vigorous
immune
response
may
cause
end-organ
failure
or
death;
hence,
measuring
IL-6
the
context
of
patient
characteristics
help
predict
outcomes
and
encourage
early
comprehensive
therapy.
study
investigated
association
between
serum
levels,
COVID-19
severity,
demographic,
clinical,
biochemical
characteristics.
inpatients
NMC
hospitals
were
November
2020
2021.
Several
variables
related
to
severity
have
been
examined.
The
included
374
inpatients,
235
whom
had
a
median
age
51.
elderly
an
increased
risk
(73.8%)
compared
young
adults
(71%),
higher
white
blood
cells,
D-dimer,
Lactate
dehydrogenase,
creatinine,
ferritin,
prothrombin
time,
Procalcitonin,
fibrinogen
levels
(P
<
.001).
C-reactive
protein,
troponin,
intensive
care
unit
admission,
score,
mortality
significantly
associated
=
.05)
univariate
analysis,
but
this
significance
disappeared
multivariate
analysis.
IL-6,
along
other
demographic
clinical
affected
severity.
These
at
assist
establishing
outcome
strategies.
Large-scale
research
is
needed
emphasize
COVID-19.
Therapeutic Advances in Respiratory Disease,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
17
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
The
central
role
of
inflammatory
progression
in
the
development
Coronavirus
disease
2019
(COVID-19),
especially
severe
cases,
is
indisputable.
However,
some
novel
biomarkers
prognosis
COVID-19
remains
controversial.
Journal of Personalized Medicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(1), P. 5 - 5
Published: Dec. 27, 2024
Sepsis
is
a
complex
and
potentially
life-threatening
syndrome
characterized
by
an
abnormal
immune
response
to
infection,
which
can
lead
organ
dysfunction,
septic
shock,
death.
Early
diagnosis
crucial
improving
prognosis
reducing
hospital
management
costs.
This
narrative
review
aims
summarize
evaluate
the
current
literature
on
role
of
monocyte
distribution
width
(MDW)
as
diagnostic
biomarker
for
sepsis,
highlighting
its
advantages,
limitations,
potential
clinical
applications.
MDW
measures
volumetric
monocytes,
reflecting
monocytic
anisocytosis,
detected
using
advanced
hematological
analyzers.
In
2019,
it
was
approved
FDA
sepsis
due
ability
identify
systemic
inflammatory
at
early
stage.
Thirty-one
studies
analyzed
us
have
shown
that
increased
value
associated
with
higher
risk
combination
parameters
(such
qSOFA)
other
biomarkers
(CRP,
PCT)
enhance
sensitivity
stratification
capacity.
Despite
high
sensitivity,
has
lower
specificity
compared
more
established
such
procalcitonin,
thus
requiring
multimodal
integration
accurate
diagnosis.
The
use
in
emergency
intensive
care
settings
represents
opportunity
improve
critical
patient
management,
particularly
when
combined
markers
tools.
However,
further
are
needed
define
universal
cut-off
confirm
validity
different
contexts
pathological
scenarios.