Predictive value of the serum procalcitonin level for fulminant virus-associated encephalopathy

Abstract Background Fulminant virus-associated encephalopathy (VAE) is a rare complication of viral infection that presents as acute brain dysfunction and requires respiratory support and/or vasoactive agents. However, the mechanism of VAE is undetermined. The mortality rate is high since there is n...

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Main Authors: Lilin Huang, Xiaole Yang, Jing Li, Shumei Peng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-12-01
Series:BMC Pediatrics
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12887-024-05335-4
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