Hematological and Biochemical Factors Predicting SARS Fatality in Taiwan

Hematological and Biochemical Factors Predicting SARS Fatality in Taiwan

Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) has a high fatality rate worldwide. We examined the epidemiologic and clinical factors associated with death for all laboratory-confirmed SARS patients in Taiwan. Methods: Using initial data in medical records reported by hospitals to the Center for Disease C...

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Main Authors: Hsiao-Ling Chang, Kow-Tong Chen, Shu-Kuan Lai, Hung-Wei Kuo, Ih-Jen Su, Ruey S. Lin, Fung-Chang Sung
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2006-01-01
Series:Journal of the Formosan Medical Association
Subjects:
C-reactive protein
dyspnea
fatality
lactic acid dehydrogenase
lymphopenia
severe acute respiratory syndrome
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0929664609601832

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