Use of plasma mitochondrial DNA levels for determining disease severity and prognosis in pediatric sepsis: a case control study

Use of plasma mitochondrial DNA levels for determining disease severity and prognosis in pediatric sepsis: a case control study

Abstract Background The mortality rate due to severe sepsis is approximately 30–60%. Sepsis readily progresses to septic shock and multiple organ dysfunction, representing a significant problem in the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU). The aim of this study was to explore the value of plasma mito...

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Main Authors: Hai peng Yan, Miao Li, Xiu lan Lu, Yi min Zhu, Wen-xian Ou-yang, Zheng hui Xiao, Jun Qiu, Shuang jie Li
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-08-01
Series:BMC Pediatrics
Subjects:
Mitochondrial DNA
Sepsis
Multiorgan failure
Prognosis
Biomarker
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12887-018-1239-z

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