Evaluation of creatine kinase and liver enzymes in identification of severe dengue

Abstract Background Existing biomarkers such as AST, ALT and hematocrit have been associated with severe dengue but evidence are mixed. Recently, interests in creatine kinase as a dengue biomarker have risen. These biomarkers represent several underlying pathophysiological processes in dengue. Hence...

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Main Authors: Saiful Safuan Md Sani, Winn Hui Han, Mohamad Adam Bujang, Hui Jen Ding, Kiah Loon Ng, Mohd Azizuddin Amir Shariffuddin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-07-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
AST
ALT
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12879-017-2601-8