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Indian journal of pediatrics, 2010-08, Vol.77 (8), p.875-877
Ort / Verlag
India: Springer-Verlag
Erscheinungsjahr
2010
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Quelle
MEDLINE
Beschreibungen/Notizen
Objective
To determine whether the DNA damage detected using the Comet assay helps in the diagnosis of neonatal sepsis
Methods
Sepsis was diagnosed, based on clinical findings, laboratory findings and positive culture results, in 24 of the 48 newborns who participated in the study. Hematological parameters, baseline demographic data and genotoxic evaluation were investigated.
Results
There were no significant differences in hematological, demographic and genotoxic data between cases and controls.
Conclusions
The Comet assay proved to be ineffective in the diagnosis of neonatal sepsis.