Role of C-reactive Protein in Acute Respiratory Tract Infections in Children
Introduction: C-reactive Protein (CRP) is an acute phase protein synthesised in liver. Its production is mainly by Interleukin-6, Interleukin-1β and tumor necrosis factor in response to infection or tissue inflammation. Raised CRP levels are considered as a marker of inflammation. Therefore, the...
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JCDR Research and Publications Pvt. Ltd.
2018-07-01
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| Series: | National Journal of Laboratory Medicine |
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| Online Access: | http://www.njlm.net/articles/PDF/2304/36105_CE(VSU)_F(SS)_PF1(VSU_SS)_PFA(NC)_PF2(VSU_SS)_PN(SHU).pdf |