Lipocalin-2 is a Sensitive and Specific Marker of Bacterial Infection in Children
J. Herberg, H. Huang, M. L. Thezenas, V. Janes, M. Carter, S. Gormley, M. S. Hamilton, B. Kessler, M. Levin, C. Casals-Pascual
This study evaluates LCN2 and MMP-8 as biomarkers for predicting serious bacterial infection in children, finding LCN2 to be sensitive and specific with superior performance when combined with CRP.
bioRxiv · Apr 30, 2019 · PreprintMicrobiology