Activation of the coagulation cascade in patients with leptospirosis.
BACKGROUND: Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) is common among patients with sepsis. Leptospirosis is an important cause of sepsis in tropical areas, and pulmonary hemorrhage associated with thrombocytopenia is the major cause of death, but the coagulopathy in severe leptospirosis has not...
Autors principals: | Chierakul, W, Tientadakul, P, Suputtamongkol, Y, Wuthiekanun, V, Phimda, K, Limpaiboon, R, Opartkiattikul, N, White, N, Peacock, S, Day, N |
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Format: | Journal article |
Idioma: | English |
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2008
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