Clinical characteristics of patients stratified by pentraxin3 (PTX3) value detected on admission.

Statistical differences between groups were tested by using Pearson Chi square (category) and Mann Whitney U test (continuous variables). Odds Ratio and 95% confidence limits with logistic regression analysis. The optimal cut-off level for PTX3 for severe sepsis was counted using ROC curve analysis and Youden’s index.aintensive care unit.bsystolic blood pressure cdiuresis ddisseminated intravascular coagulation.edecreased Glasgow coma scale.fneeded mechanical ventilation otherwise than for surgery.gMulti organ failure.