Evaluation of serum neopterin levels in severe COVID-19 patients: An observational study
Sinem Gürcü,
Zeynep Irmak Kaya,
Ali Uncu
et al.
Abstract:In patients with coronavirus disease (COVID-19), a massive inflammatory response is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality. Inflammatory markers are prognostic indicators of disease severity and the ultimate clinical outcome. Several studies have demonstrated a correlation between serum levels of neopterin, which can be an immune system marker, disease severity, and poor outcomes in COVID-19 patients. Our study aimed to determine the diagnostic significance of neopterin in conjunction with routinely me… Show more
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