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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Main Authors: Rehab Elmeazawy, Osama Toema, Amira Mobarak
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2024-02-01
Series:Egyptian Pediatric Association Gazette
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s43054-024-00253-7