Sepsis-associated organ dysfunction and increased supportive care are associated with high serum interleukin-6 levels
Adriana Carta; Maria Gabriela de Lucca; Milton D. Pires; Suzana Margareth LoboJ. Bras. Patol. Med. Lab. 2016;52(6):367-373DOI: 10.5935/1676-2444.20160060 ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: Detection of sepsis and septic shock is essential, since any delay in initiating a proper treatment is associated with a worse prognosis.OBJECTIVE: To evaluate levels of interleukin-6 (IL-6) early in the onset of the evolution of sepsis […]