Serum Level of Antithrombin III (ATIII) Could Serve as a Prognostic Biomarker in Neonatal Sepsis

Neonatal sepsis syndrome continues to have a high morbidity and mortality rate despite the progress in neonatal intensive care. There is no single diagnostic test which can reliably diagnose sepsis in the newborn, beside blood culture. Antithrombin III may be one promising single marker for sepsis syndrome diagnosis and prognosis. Antithrombin III is lower in sepsis syndrome neonates and may be a useful biomarker in neonatal sepsis.
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