A meta-analysis of interleukin-6 as a valid and accurate index in diagnosing early neonatal sepsis

The authors aimed to systematically assess the overall value of interleukin 6 (IL-6) in diagnosing neonates with sepsis. The results suggested that IL-6 is a valid and accurate index in diagnosing early neonatal sepsis, but it still needs to be combined with other laboratory tests and specific clinical manifestations.
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