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Emerg Infect Dis. 2020 May 8;26(8). doi: 10.3201/eid2608.201160. [Epub ahead of print]
Prognostic Value of Leukocytosis and Lymphopenia for Coronavirus Disease Severity.
Huang G, Kovalic AJ, Graber CJ.
Abstract
To evaluate lymphopenia as a marker for coronavirus disease severity, we conducted a meta-analysis of 10 studies. Severe illness was associated with lower lymphocyte and higher leukocyte counts. Using these markers for early identification of patients with severe disease may help healthcare providers prioritize the need to obtain therapy.
KEYWORDS:
2019 novel coronavirus disease; COVID-19; SARS-CoV-2; coronavirus disease; leukocytosis; lymphopenia; meta-analysis; respiratory infections; severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2; viruses; zoonoses
PMID:32384045DOI:10.3201/eid2608.201160
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Prognostic Value of Leukocytosis and Lymphopenia for Coronavirus Disease Severity.
Huang G, Kovalic AJ, Graber CJ.
Abstract
To evaluate lymphopenia as a marker for coronavirus disease severity, we conducted a meta-analysis of 10 studies. Severe illness was associated with lower lymphocyte and higher leukocyte counts. Using these markers for early identification of patients with severe disease may help healthcare providers prioritize the need to obtain therapy.
KEYWORDS:
2019 novel coronavirus disease; COVID-19; SARS-CoV-2; coronavirus disease; leukocytosis; lymphopenia; meta-analysis; respiratory infections; severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2; viruses; zoonoses
PMID:32384045DOI:10.3201/eid2608.201160
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