New blood test could spot dangerous infections in feverish kids faster
NCT ID NCT03163628
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at whether a combination of 7 biomarkers in the blood can more accurately diagnose severe bacterial infections in children aged 7 days to 36 months with fever. Researchers enrolled 983 children and compared the biomarker panel's performance against standard tests like CRP and procalcitonin. The goal is to help doctors quickly tell apart bacterial from viral infections, reducing unnecessary antibiotic use.
What this could mean
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Active substance
biomarker blood test (combination of 7 markers)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to a more accurate blood test to quickly tell if a feverish child has a severe bacterial infection versus a viral one, reducing unnecessary antibiotics.
What could go wrong
This is a completed diagnostic study, not a treatment trial. The new test combination may not prove significantly better than existing tests like CRP or procalcitonin in real-world settings.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Hospices Civils de Lyon
Bron, 69500, France
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Hôpital Louis Mourier - APHP
Colombes, 92700, France
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Hôpital Nord Ouest
Gleizé, 69655, France