The early diagnostic value of serum neopterin and cartilage oligomeric matrix protein for osteoarticular changes among brucellosis patients at an early period

The early diagnostic value of serum neopterin and cartilage oligomeric matrix protein for osteoarticular changes among brucellosis patients at an early period

Abstract Background Brucellosis is an important public health problem in China. Brucellosis can cause many osteoarticular changes, especially chronic brucellosis. Brucellosis presents various diagnostic difficulties because it mimics many other diseases. Because of the poor sensitivity and ability o...

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Main Authors: Zhi-jun Zhao, Qiang Li, Li Ma, Ji-quan Li, Li-qing Xu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-09-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
Subjects:
Brucellosis
Cartilage oligomeric matrix protein
Neopterin
Biomarker
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13018-018-0932-9

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