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See Latest ArticlesDiagnostic importance of pulmonary interleukin-1-beta and interleukin-8 in ventilator-associated pneumonia
Thorax, 10/22/09
Morris AC et al. – BALF IL–1–beta and IL–8 are amongst the strongest markers yet identified for accurately demarcating VAP within the larger population of patients with suspected VAP. These findings have potential implications for reduction in unnecessary antibiotic use but require further validation in larger populations.
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