Red cell distribution width as a prognostic marker for complications of community-acquired pneumonia in children: a comparison with Proadrenomedullin and Copeptin

Abstract Background Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is the most common leading cause of morbidity and mortality in children; so, early identification of patients with CAP, who are at risk of complications or high mortality, is very critical to identify patients who need early admission to the int...

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Main Authors: Asmaa N. Moustafa, Hend M. Moness, Marwa Waly Eldin Ali
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-10-01
Series:BMC Pulmonary Medicine
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12890-023-02686-z