Mean platelet volume and D-dimer as predictors for complicated community-acquired pneumonia in hospitalized children
Abstract Background Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is one of the primary causes of child mortality and morbidity. The primary objective of our research was to assess the value of mean platelet volume (MPV) and D-dimer levels in predicting complicated community-acquired pneumonia in hospitalized...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SpringerOpen
2024-02-01
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Series: | Egyptian Pediatric Association Gazette |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s43054-024-00253-7 |