The American journal of emergency medicine
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Am J Emerg Med
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Infective endocarditis (IE) is a diagnostic challenge. We aimed to systemically summarize the current evidence on the diagnostic value of procalcitonin (PCT) in identifying IE. ⋯ Current evidence does not support the routine use of serum PCT or CRP to rule in or rule out IE in patients suspected to have IE.