Copeptin concentration in cord blood in infants with early-onset sepsis, chorioamnionitis and perinatal asphyxia

• Main Authors: Aebi Christoph (Author), Manh-Nhi Chiem (Author), Bigler Susanna (Author), Frey Stefanie (Author), Schlapbach Luregn J (Author), Nelle Mathias (Author), Nuoffer Jean-Marc (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2011-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Vasopressin is one of the most important physiological stress and shock hormones. Copeptin, a stable vasopressin precursor, is a promising sepsis marker in adults. In contrast, its involvement in neonatal diseases remains unknown. Th...