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The level was higher than normal (&gt; 0.5 ng\/mL) in 72% (25) of the patients. Twelve (34%) of 35 patients had secondary bacterial infections with PCT levels ranging from 0.1 to 12.29 ng\/mL, and those without secondary bacterial infections (23) had PCT levels ranging from 0.1 to 14.58 ng\/mL. 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