Can Serial Measurement Enhance the Diagnostic Value of Procalcitonin as a Marker of Gram-negative Bacteremia in Children with Acute Leukemia?
Aim:Despite improvements in diagnosis and treatment, infections are still major cause of morbidity and mortality in children with febrile neutropenia (FN). In these patients, due to inadequate inflammatory response and subtle clinical symptoms, to determine the source of infection can be challenging...
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Galenos Yayinevi
2019-06-01
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Series: | Journal of Pediatric Research |
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http://jpedres.org/archives/archive-detail/article-preview/can-serial-measurement-enhance-the-diagnostic-valu/27898
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