Diagnostic performance of C-reactive protein (CRP) for detecting neonatal early-onset sepsis (IMAGE)

Pediatric Investigation

Diagnostic performance of C-reactive protein (CRP) for detecting neonatal early-onset sepsis

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Researchers reveal that CRP levels naturally rise after birth, reducing the test’s accuracy in full-term babies but may help identify infection risk in preterm infants.

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jonny.hunter from Openverse Image Source Link: https://openverse.org/image/2287f1f9-361b-4332-bb54-41bc94f1d48b?q=newborn&p=8

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