Use of plasma mitochondrial DNA levels for determining disease severity and prognosis in pediatric sepsis: a case control study

• Main Authors: Hai peng Yan (Author), Miao Li (Author), Xiu lan Lu (Author), Yi min Zhu (Author), Wen-x (Author), Zheng hui Xiao (Author), Jun Qiu (Author), Shuang jie Li (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2018-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background The mortality rate due to severe sepsis is approximately 30-60%. Sepsis readily progresses to septic shock and multiple organ dysfunction, representing a significant problem in the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU). The aim of this study was to explore the value of plasma mito...