High HMGB1 level is associated with poor outcome of septicemic melioidosis

High HMGB1 level is associated with poor outcome of septicemic melioidosis

Objectives: A high level of HMGB1 (high-mobility group box 1) – a late onset inflammatory mediator – is a marker of lethal sepsis in several infectious diseases. The level of HMGB1 in the plasma of Burkholderia pseudomallei-infected patients was investigated together with the severity of the disease...

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Main Authors: Jaruek Charoensup, Rasana W. Sermswan, Arunee Paeyao, Sairavee Promakhejohn, Sirilak Punasee, Charanya Chularari, Sukunya Krabkraikaew, Sujet Lertanekawattana, Surasakdi Wongratanacheewin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2014-11-01
Series:International Journal of Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Burkholderia pseudomallei
Melioidosis
HMGB1
Sepsis
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1201971214016105

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