Is the concentration of C-reactive protein in bacteraemia associated with age?

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>C-reactive protein (CRP) is an indicator of inflammation, and is often used in the diagnosis of bacterial infections. It is poorly known whether CRP in bacterial infection is age-dependent.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p&...

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Main Authors: Blaasaas Karl G, Wester Astrid L, Wyller Torgeir
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-08-01
Series:Immunity & Ageing
Online Access:http://www.immunityageing.com/content/5/1/8