ISSN:
1432-1076
Keywords:
Key words Platelet-activating factor
;
Septicaemia
;
Prematurity
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract Platelet-activating factor levels were measured in nine preterm infants with Klebsiella pneumonia septicaemia, eight healthy preterm infants of similar gestational age and ten healthy full-term infants of the same postnatal age at sampling. The platelet-activating factor levels of the healthy preterm and term groups did not differ significantly, but were elevated compared to the other two groups in the septic preterm infants (P 〈 0.01). Conclusion Platelet-activating factor levels increase upon stimulation by Gram negative bacteraemia and are a important mediator of neonatal sepsis.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s004310051191
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