Abstract:Objective: Acute bronchiolitis is one of the most common causes of
hospitalization for children younger than 1 year. Although the prognosis
for these children is generally good, the condition involves a risk of
mortality. Here, we evaluate the immature platelet fraction (IPF) as a
biomarker for the severity of acute bronchiolitis. Material and Methods:
In total, 179 children who had been diagnosed with acute bronchiolitis
were classified into three groups: mild, moderate, and severe
bronchiolitis, and 80 healt… Show more
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