Diagnostic value of the Vesikari Scoring System for predicting the viral or bacterial pathogens in pediatric gastroenteritis

PurposeTo evaluate the diagnostic value of the Vesikari Scoring System (VSS) as an early predictor of pathogens in children with acute gastroenteritis (AG).MethodsIn this retrospective study, the VSS score, absolute neutrophil count (ANC), and C-reactive protein (CRP) levels were analyzed in 107 hos...

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Main Authors: Dong Ho Shim, Dong Yeon Kim, Ky Young Cho
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Korean Pediatric Society 2016-03-01
Series:Korean Journal of Pediatrics
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Online Access:http://kjp.or.kr/upload/pdf/kjped-59-126.pdf