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Role of mannose-binding lectin in nosocomial sepsis in critically ill neonates.
Human immunology - 1 Nov 2010
Auriti Cinzia, Prencipe Giusi, Inglese Rita, Azzari Chiara, Ronchetti Maria Paola, Tozzi Alberto, Seganti Giulio, Orzalesi Marcello, De Benedetti Fabrizio
Abstract excerpt
We investigated the association of mannose-binding lectin (MBL) serum levels with nosocomial sepsis (NS), their changes overtime during infection, their relation with pathogens, with the MBL2 genotype and their relationship with mortality. In a prospective observational study, we included 365 critically ill neonates: 261 had no infection and 104 had at least 1 septic event. The median MBL serum concentration was...
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