Cytokine activation patterns and biomarkers are influenced by microorganisms in community-acquired pneumonia.

Autores de IIS La Fe

• Rosario Menéndez Villanueva

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• José Miguel Sahuquillo Arce

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• Soledad Reyes Calzada

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• Raquel Martínez Tomás

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• Eva Polverino

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• Juan Ginés Córdoba Cortijo

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• Beatriz Montull Veiga

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• Antonio Torres Marti

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Participantes ajenos a IIS La Fe

• Cillóniz C

Grupos

• Infecciones Respiratorias

Abstract

The inflammatory response in community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) depends on the host and on the challenge of the causal microorganism. Here, we analyze the patterns of inflammatory cytokines, procalcitonin (PCT), and C-reactive protein (CRP) in order to determine their diagnostic value.

Keywords

• REACTIVE PROTEIN-LEVELS; LUNG; PROCALCITONIN; IMMUNITY