Abstract | OBJECTIVE: STUDY DESIGN: RESULT:
sPLA(2) activity, CRP concentration and I/T ratio were higher in sepsis than in suspected infection or control groups. sPLA(2) activity advanced with increasing CRP, I/T ratio and IL-6 was highest in infants with respiratory distress syndrome (RDS). Compared to CRP, sPLA(2) had equal sensitivity and lower specificity. Compared to I/T ratio, sensitivity and specificity of sPLA(2) were higher. CONCLUSION:
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Authors | A J J Schrama, A J de Beaufort, B J H M Poorthuis, H M Berger, F J Walther |
Journal | Journal of perinatology : official journal of the California Perinatal Association
(J Perinatol)
Vol. 28
Issue 4
Pg. 291-6
(Apr 2008)
ISSN: 0743-8346 [Print] United States |
PMID | 18200020
(Publication Type: Controlled Clinical Trial, Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)
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Chemical References |
- Interleukin-6
- C-Reactive Protein
- Phospholipases A2, Secretory
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Topics |
- C-Reactive Protein
(metabolism)
- Female
- Humans
- Infant, Newborn
- Infant, Premature
- Infant, Premature, Diseases
(blood, diagnosis, enzymology)
- Interleukin-6
(blood)
- Leukocyte Count
- Male
- Neutrophils
- Phospholipases A2, Secretory
(blood)
- Predictive Value of Tests
- Sepsis
(blood, diagnosis, enzymology)
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