Evaluation of IL-6, CRP and hs-CRP as Early Markers of Neonatal Sepsis

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Authors

Purushothaman Ganesan · Chettinad Health City

Abstract

Our study suggests that IL-6 is a highly sensitive marker and CRP is a more specific marker for the diagnosis of neonatal sepsis. hs-CRP is a less reliable marker. So, the combination of IL-6 and CRP are the better predictors of neonatal sepsis.

Topics & Keywords

Neonatal and Maternal Infections Streptococcal Infections and Treatments Sepsis Diagnosis and Treatment

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: JOURNAL OF CLINICAL AND DIAGNOSTIC RESEARCH

Volume 10, Issue 5, pp. DC13-7

DOI: 10.7860/jcdr/2016/19214.7764

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