Comperison of “Old” and “New” Acute Phase Reactants in Patients With Community Acquired Pneumonia and Diabets Mellitus 2 Type as Inflammatory Changes Markers
Abstract:The aim of the study was to evaluate “old” (WBC count) and “new” inflammatory biomarkers in hospitalized patients with non-severe community-acquired pneumonia in patients with\without Diabetes Mellitus 2 type. Materials and methods. At inclusion, clinical and laboratory parameters of pneumonia were recorded and the CRB-65 was evaluated. A total of 131 adult patients hospitalized with non-severe CAP were included in this prospective study. Levels of pro-inflammatory (IL-1β, IL-8, TNF-α), anti-inflammatory (IL-1… Show more
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