Diagnostic value of platelet parameters versus interleukin-6 in children with urinary tract infection

Background: Urinary tract infection (UTI) is a common problem that is frequently encountered by pediatric healthcare providers. Diagnosis of UTI is often difficult, particularly in critically ill patient and in patients with nonspecific and mild symptoms. Testing for platelet parameters is inexpensi...

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Main Authors: Khaled Mahmoud Salem Zayed, Ahmed Mohsen Abdelhakeem, Heba S. Gafar, Tarek Abd El Kareim Eldahshan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2016-09-01
Series:Egyptian Pediatric Association Gazette
Subjects:
UTI
MPV
PDW
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1110663815300161