SAA and CRP are potential indicators in distinction and severity assessment for children with influenza

PurposeThe clinical values of C-reactive protein (CRP) and serum amyloid A (SAA) to distinguish non-severe from severe influenza in children are rarely reported.MethodsBaseline characteristics laboratory results were collected analyzed. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis was used for combined detection indicators with influenza, scatter-dot plots compare the differences between influenza.ResultsChildren B had more bronchitis pneumonia (P < 0.05) other serious symptoms = 0.015). Lymphocyte count, neutrophil neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), CRP, SAA performed differently among B. Joint could better separate healthy than single indicator detection. The CRP levels infection significantly elevated compared 0.05).ConclusionsSAA be potential distinction severity assessment influenza; however, age should taken into account when using them