Adhesion Molecules as Diagnostic and Severity Biomarkers in Pediatric Community ‐Acquired Pneumonia

ConclusionsBesides classical acute phase parameters, inflammatory response parameters such as IL6 and VCAM ‐1 levels may be helpful in diagnosis of pneumonia. In terms of determination of disease severity in pediatric CAP, systemic inflammatory markers like IL8 and IL10 and adhesion molecules like sSELE seem useful in clinical settings.

Source: The Clinical Respiratory Journal - January 23, 2021 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Sevgen Tan ır Basaranoglu, Yasemin Ozsurekci, Kubra Aykac, Irem Iyigun, Ozlem Satirer, Mustafa Senol Akin, Mehmet Ceyhan Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research