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Presepsin in Neonatal Sepsis: A Single-Center Evaluation in Comparison to Conventional Markers

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|Mar 2026

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/prilozi-2026-0009 | Journal eISSN: 1857-8985 | Journal ISSN: 1857-9345
Language: English
Page range: 85 - 91
Published on: Mar 21, 2026
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 2 issues per year

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