Serum myeloperoxidase in cystic fibrosis patients receiving systemic antibiotics.
Serial serum myeloperoxidase was determined in 27 cystic fibrosis patients with chronic endobronchial Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection over the course of 1 y. The effect of repeated courses of antibiotic therapy on mean serum myeloperoxidase levels was significant (p = 0.034). Serial serum myeloperoxidase may help to guide therapy for pulmonary exacerbations.
Kohlhoff
Stephan A
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Department of Pediatrics, SUNY Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, New York 11203, USA. stephan.kohlhoff@downstate.edu
Köhler
Elke
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Sollich
Veronika
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D015415:Biomarkers; D002648:Child; D003550:Cystic Fibrosis / Q000097:blood* / Q000201:enzymology*; D006801:Humans; D009195:Peroxidase / Q000097:blood*
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D015415:Biomarkers; D009195:Peroxidase