Immunoglobulin-M estimation and C-reactive protein detection in neonatal septicemia.
Indian J Pathol Microbiol
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2000 Jan; 43(1): 35-40
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em Inglês
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ABSTRACT
Immunoglobulin-M estimation, and C-Reactive Protein test and blood culture were performed on 57 neonates, clinically suspected to have septicemia. IgM level of > or = 20 mg/dl was found in 58.62% cases and CRP test was positive in 68.98% of culture proven sepsis. Blood culture was positive in 29 cases, with the predominant organism being Klebsiella. Of the 2 tests, CRP had a higher sensitivity (68.97%) while IgM estimation had a higher specificity (82.14%). When the 2 tests were considered together the sensitivity and specificity further increased. Death rate among neonates with IgM levels < 20 mg/dl was 5 times higher than those with elevated IgM levels.
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Assunto principal:
Sangue
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Humanos
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Proteína C-Reativa
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Imunoglobulina M
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Recém-Nascido
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Sensibilidade e Especificidade
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Bacteriemia
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Cocos Gram-Positivos
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Meios de Cultura
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Bactérias Gram-Negativas
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo diagnóstico
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Estudos de avaliação
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Indian J Pathol Microbiol
Ano de publicação:
2000
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
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