Correlation between gut pathogens and fecal calprotectin levels in young children with acute diarrhea

Background In cases of acute diarrhea, it is difficult to distinguish between bact erial and non-bacterial causes . Increased fecal calprotectin (f-CP) level is a marker of neutrophil migration in the intestinal lumen and is associated with intes tinal inflammation. Previous studies reported an incr...

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Main Authors: Yanever Angela Lam, Sarah M. Warouw, Audrey M.I. Wahani, Jeanette I.C. Manoppo, Praevilia Margareth Salendu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Indonesian Pediatric Society Publishing House 2014-08-01
Series:Paediatrica Indonesiana
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Online Access:https://paediatricaindonesiana.org/index.php/paediatrica-indonesiana/article/view/637