Neutrophil Gelatinase Associated Lipocalin (NGAL) in Leptospirosis Acute Kidney Injury: A Multicenter Study in Thailand.

AKI is one of the most serious complications of leptospirosis, an important zoonosis in the tropics. Recently, NGAL, one of the novel AKI biomarkers, is extensively studied in various specific settings such as sepsis, cardiac surgery, and radiocontrast nephropathy. In this multicenter study, we aime...

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Main Authors: Nattachai Srisawat, Kearkiat Praditpornsilpa, Kanitha Patarakul, Malee Techapornrung, Tinnapop Daraswang, Theerapon Sukmark, Kamol Khositrangsikun, Apinya Fakthongyoo, Petchdee Oranrigsupak, Laksamon Praderm, Ummarit Suwattanasilpa, Sadudee Peerapornratana, Passisd Loahaveeravat, Nattachai Suwachittanont, Thaksa-on Wirotwan, Chayanat Phonork, Sarinya Kumpunya, Khajohn Tiranathanagul, Chintana Chirathaworn, Somchai Eiam-ong, Kriang Tungsanga, Visith Sitprija, John A Kellum, Natavudh Townamchai, Thai Lepto-AKI study group
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2015-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4667882?pdf=render