Influence of perinatal conditions on C-reactive protein production.
C-reactive protein rises in blood in an acute-phase response in adults, children, and neonates. In a prospective study of the influence of perinatal asphyxia, premature rupture of membranes, hyperbilirubinemia, and respiratory distress syndrome on levels of C-reactive protein in the neonate, we detected no confounding effect on the rise of C-reactive protein level in infants with these pathologic perinatal conditions, as compared with the results of a control group.
Schouten-Van Meeteren
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Department of Pediatrics, University Hospital of Leiden, The Netherlands.
Rietveld
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Moolenaar
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Van Bel
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D002097:C-Reactive Protein / Q000032:analysis*; D002543:Cerebral Hemorrhage / Q000378:metabolism; D005260:Female; D005316:Fetal Distress / Q000378:metabolism; D005322:Premature Rupture of Fetal Membranes / Q000378:metabolism; D006801:Humans; D006932:Hyperbilirubinemia / Q000378:metabolism; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007232:Infant, Newborn, Diseases / Q000378:metabolism*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011446:Prospective Studies; D012016:Reference Values; D012127:Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Newborn / Q000378:metabolism
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