Serum bacterial DNA detection in patients with cholangitis after Kasai procedure

ConclusionbactDNA is frequently detected in patients with cholangitis after the Kasai procedure compared with those without cholangitis (and controls), and the bacteria are similar to those in the gut, suggesting that it is useful as an early diagnostic tool for cholangitis and other infections (registration number in Chinese Clinical Trial Registry ChiCTR‐ECC‐13003759).
Source: Pediatrics International - Category: Pediatrics Authors: Tags: Original Article Source Type: research