Does impairment of polymorphonuclear neutrophil functions precede nosocomial infections in critically ill patients?
A decrease in S. aureus killing capabilities of neutrophils can be evidenced within the days before occurrence of a nosocomial infection.
Disease extent, behavior and prevalence of perianal disease change significantly over time in pediatric-onset CD. In our cohort, most clinical, laboratory and endoscopic parameters do not serve as predictors for long-term disease progression.