Biomarkers for Serious Bacterial Infections in Febrile Children

Biomarkers for Serious Bacterial Infections in Febrile Children

Febrile infections in children are a common cause of presentation to the emergency department (ED). While viral infections are usually self-limiting, sometimes bacterial illnesses may lead to sepsis and severe complications. Inflammatory biomarkers such as C reactive protein (CRP) and procalcitonin...

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Main Authors: Luca Bernardi, Gianluca Bossù, Giulia Dal Canto, Giuliana Giannì, Susanna Esposito
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-01-01
Series:Biomolecules
Subjects:
biomarker
C reactive protein
interleukin
presepsin
procalcitonin
serious bacterial infection
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2218-273X/14/1/97

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