Pitfalls to Procalcitonin—Elevation in a Postvaccine Fever

JAMA Internal Medicine 2026

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Authors: Virginia H. Sun, Esdras Rodriguez, C. Lee
DOI: 10.1001/jamainternmed.2026.0673
Cited by: 1
References: 4

Abstract

This case report describes a patient receiving peritoneal dialysis who presented to the emergency department with a fever and elevated procalcitonin levels the day after receiving a COVID-19 vaccine.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Sepsis Diagnosis and Treatment COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research

Publication details

Journal / source
JAMA Internal Medicine
Publisher
American Medical Association (AMA)
Volume
186
Issue
6
Pages
758–758
Publication date
13 April 2026
Language
EN