Scientists probe why sepsis leaves patients vulnerable to infections
NCT ID NCT01135277
Summary
This research study aimed to understand why sepsis patients in intensive care become vulnerable to additional infections. Researchers measured immune system function in 50 critically ill patients, comparing those with sepsis to those without. The study collected blood and lung fluid samples during the first five days of illness to measure how the immune system responds.
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The Ohio State University
Columbus, Ohio, 43221, United States
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