A randomized controlled trial of granulocyte colony-stimulating factor for the treatment of severe sepsis due to melioidosis in Thailand.

BACKGROUND: Melioidosis is a tropical infectious disease associated with significant mortality. Most deaths occur early and are caused by fulminant sepsis. METHODS: In this randomized, placebo-controlled trial, we assessed the efficacy of lenograstim (granulocyte colony-stimulating factor [G-CSF],...

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Hauptverfasser: Cheng, A, Limmathurotsakul, D, Chierakul, W, Getchalarat, N, Wuthiekanun, V, Stephens, D, Day, N, White, N, Chaowagul, W, Currie, B, Peacock, S
Format: Journal article
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: 2007