| Literature DB >> 22549439 |
Gonzalo Oñoro1, Alberto García Salido, Ignacio Mastro Martínez, Beatriz Cabeza, María Gillén, Amelia Martínez de Azagra.
Abstract
When pertussis is associated with hyperleukocytosis, mortality approaches to 80%. Immature leukocytes have been identified in pulmonary arterioles, small arteries and venules. Techniques aimed at reducing leukocyte mass might improve the prognosis of these patients. We report our experience with 3 patients in whom a leukoreduction was performed in the context of severe pertussis and hyperleukocytosis.Entities:
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Year: 2012 PMID： 22549439 DOI： 10.1097/INF.0b013e31825ba6cf
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Pediatr Infect Dis J ISSN： 0891-3668 Impact factor: 2.129