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The absolute band count and procalcitonin level were found to be the best predictors of a serious bacterial infection in children younger than 3 years old. Acad Emerg Med. 2014 Feb;21(2):171-179.    (retrieved Apr, 2014). There are currently 1090 pearls in the database. While every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, mistakes can and do occur. Use databank at your own risk. All pearls © 2024 by the Internet Medical Association. Click Here to view more medical pearls.