Prognostic value of cytokine concentrations (tumor necrosis factor-alpha, interleukin-6, and interleukin-10) and clinical parameters in severe melioidosis.

Raised serum concentrations of tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-alpha, interleukin (IL)-1beta, IL-6, or IL-10 are associated with mortality in patients with sepsis, but it is not known whether elevated cytokine levels are independently predictive of mortality. Cytokine assays (TNF-alpha, IL-6, and IL-10)...

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Main Authors: Simpson, A, Smith, MD, Weverling, G, Suputtamongkol, Y, Angus, B, Chaowagul, W, White, N, van Deventer, S, Prins, J
Format: Conference item
Published: 2000