Characteristics and clinical relevance of leukocytic response in children with diabetic ketoacidosis – A comparative cohort study
Harish Kumar,
Bhanu Kiran Bhakhri,
Vernika Tyagi
et al.
Abstract:Objective
Leukocytosis is often observed among children presenting with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). This study compares detailed parameters of leukocytosis in children presenting with DKA versus infection.
Subjects and methods
In this comparative cohort study, we collected data from two groups of children, one hospitalized with DKA and another with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP). The primary objective was to compare the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) between … Show more
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