Copeptin concentration in cord blood in infants with early-onset sepsis, chorioamnionitis and perinatal asphyxia

Copeptin concentration in cord blood in infants with early-onset sepsis, chorioamnionitis and perinatal asphyxia

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Vasopressin is one of the most important physiological stress and shock hormones. Copeptin, a stable vasopressin precursor, is a promising sepsis marker in adults. In contrast, its involvement in neonatal diseases remains unknown. Th...

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Main Authors: Aebi Christoph, Manh-Nhi Chiem, Bigler Susanna, Frey Stefanie, Schlapbach Luregn J, Nelle Mathias, Nuoffer Jean-Marc
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-05-01
Series:BMC Pediatrics
Subjects:
asphyxia
early-onset sepsis
copeptin
neonate
vasopressin
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2431/11/38

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