Elevated mean neutrophil volume+CRP is a highly sensitive and specific predictor of neonatal sepsis
M. Bhargava
Hematology Department, Sir Gangaram Hospital, New Delhi, India
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Neonatology Department, Centre for Child Health, Sir Gangaram Hospital, New Delhi, India
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Biotechnology Department, Banasthali Vidyapeeth, Jaipur, India
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Hematology Department, Sir Gangaram Hospital, New Delhi, India
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Hematology Department, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research, Chandigarh, India
Search for more papers by this authorM. Bhargava
Hematology Department, Sir Gangaram Hospital, New Delhi, India
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Neonatology Department, Centre for Child Health, Sir Gangaram Hospital, New Delhi, India
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Biotechnology Department, Banasthali Vidyapeeth, Jaipur, India
Search for more papers by this authorA. Saraf
Hematology Department, Sir Gangaram Hospital, New Delhi, India
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Hematology Department, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research, Chandigarh, India
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