Table 3 Independent effects of some perinatal variables on serum procalcitonin values at birth, at 12–24 h and 36–48 h of life.

Cesarean section

1.08 (0.58–2.02)

0.73 (0.26–2.02)

0.91 (0.54–1.51)

Membrane rupture > 18 h

0.67 (0.37–1.20)

1.32 (0.51–3.45)

0.96 (0.59–1.56)

Chorioamnionitis

18.61 (2.43–142.5)*

1.08 (0.14–8.15)

1.78 (0.54–5.84)

Resuscitation at birth

1.30 (0.39–4.40)

5.58 (0.49–63.17)

8.71 (2.40–31.57)*

Prenatal steroid exposure

1.84 (0.91–3.73)

0.58 (0.17–1.95)

0.93 (0.49–1.76)