Biomarkers : A Definite Plus in Pneumonia
Joint Authors
Source
Issue
Vol. 2009, Issue 2009 (31 Dec. 2009), pp.1-9, 9 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2009-11-16
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
9
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
During the past few years, biomarkers have emerged as an indispensible tool in the diagnosis of pneumonia.
To find an ideal diagnostic biomarker for pneumonia is not an easy task.
Not only should it allow an early diagnosis of the condition, but it should also allow differential diagnosis from other noninfectious conditions.
Ongoing research is being done in this field so as to put an array of biomarkers at the disposal of doctors to improve the diagnosis of pneumonia when patients present to them with cough or nonspecific symptoms which could easily be misinterpreted as symptoms of other conditions.
Procalcitonin and soluble triggering receptor expressed on myeloid cells-1 have emerged as reliable diagnostic markers in pneumonia, and are better when compared to other markers, namely, C-reactive protein, leukocyte count, and proinflammatory cytokines.
Many other biomarkers are being studied for their probable use in diagnosing pneumonia but have yet to prove their benefit.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Summah, Hanssa& Qu, Jie-Ming. 2009. Biomarkers : A Definite Plus in Pneumonia. Mediators of Inflammation،Vol. 2009, no. 2009, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-489613
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Summah, Hanssa& Qu, Jie-Ming. Biomarkers : A Definite Plus in Pneumonia. Mediators of Inflammation No. 2009 (2009), pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-489613
American Medical Association (AMA)
Summah, Hanssa& Qu, Jie-Ming. Biomarkers : A Definite Plus in Pneumonia. Mediators of Inflammation. 2009. Vol. 2009, no. 2009, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-489613
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-489613