Cytokine levels in sputum, not serum, may be more helpful for indicating the damage in the lung and the prognosis of severe COVID-19 – A case series

To describe the relationship between the severity of lung damage and cytokine levels in sputum, bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF), serum.

Source: Journal of Infection - August 19, 2021 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Changsong Wang, Kai Kang, Xiuwen Lan, Dongsheng Fei, Qian Wang, Xianyong Li, Yang Chong, Yan Gao, Huaiquan Wang, Xueting Li, Mingyan Zhao, Kaijiang Yu Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research