High sensitivity CRP maybe higher in children suffering from dengue, Study says

Researchers from a recent study have found significantly higher level of hs-CRP in dengue children as compared to healthy controls. However, no significant difference in hs-CRP level could be found between severe and non-severe dengue patients. The study is published in the International Journal of Pediatric Research. Hs-CRP, being used in this study to assess the level of CRP,...
Researchers from a recent study have found significantly higher level of hs-CRP in dengue children as compared to healthy controls. However, no significant difference in hs-CRP level could be found between severe and non-severe dengue patients.
The study is published in the International Journal of Pediatric Research.
Hs-CRP, being used in this study to assess the level of CRP, has low detection threshold of measurement as compared to conventional CRP. Hs-CRP has been evaluated in children with asthma, nephrotic syndrome and type 1 diabetes mellitus.