Fecal calprotectin as a marker of gastrointestinal involvement in pediatric Henoch–Schönlein purpura patients: a retrospective analysis

Abstract Background Henoch–Schönlein purpura is a type of systemic vasculitis found in children. Its prognosis is usually good; however, recurrence is relatively common. If the intestines are affected, severe complications could arise. Here, we investigated the value of fecal calprotectin in the ear...

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Main Authors: Eun Young Paek, Dae Yong Yi, Ben Kang, Byung-Ho Choe
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-08-01
Series:BMC Pediatrics
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12887-020-02263-x