Immature-to-total neutrophil ratio as an early diagnostic tool of bacterial neonatal sepsis

Background Bacterial sepsis is the main cause of morbidity and mortality in neonates. Early diagnosis and appropriate treatment for the condition can reduce mortality rates. Blood cultures are the gold standard to diagnose bacterial sepsis, but they require 3-5 days for results, whilst the disease m...

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Main Authors: Darnifayanti Darnifayanti, Guslihan Dasa Tjipta, Rusdidjas Rusdidjas, Bugis Mardina Lubis
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Indonesian Pediatric Society Publishing House 2015-06-01
Series:Paediatrica Indonesiana
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Online Access:https://paediatricaindonesiana.org/index.php/paediatrica-indonesiana/article/view/55