Increased Von Willebrand factor, decreased ADAMTS13 and thrombocytopenia in melioidosis
Melioidosis, caused by bioterror treat agent Burkholderia pseudomallei, is an important cause of community-acquired Gram-negative sepsis in Southeast Asia and Northern Australia. New insights into the pathogenesis of melioidosis may help improve treatment and decrease mortality rates from this dread...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science
2017
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