Serum Copeptin Level as a Predictor of Outcome in Pneumonia

Citation:
Motey MAFA, Meligy B, Sayed RE, Naga YEA. "Serum Copeptin Level as a Predictor of Outcome in Pneumonia." Indian Pediatrics. 2015;52(9):807-8. copy at www.tinyurl.com/j4ryq6g

Abstract:

This cross-sectional study included 41 children (age 2 mo-12 y)
with pneumonia and 40 healthy controls. Assay of serum
copeptin was done using ELISA. Median serum copeptin levels
were significantly higher (P=0.03) in children with pneumonia, and
in those who died (P=0.04). We conclude that serum copeptin
levels seem to be associated with poor outcome in pneumonia.

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