S. Pneumoniae Infection, Thrombocytosis
Conditions
Keywords
S. pneumoniae, thrombocytosis, pediatric patients, The study aimed to understand the diagnostic value of thrombocytosis in children with S. pneumoniae infection
Brief summary
Thrombocytosis, mostly reactive in nature, is common in pediatric hospitalized patients with infections. Streptococcus pneumoniae (S. Pneumoniae) is the most common pathogen. In this study, the investigators investigated the associations of clinical profiles and thrombocytosis and evaluated platelet counts, leukocyte counts and CRP levels as predictors of hospitalization days in patients with S. pneumoniae infection.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Pediatric patients diagnosed with pneumococcal infection.
Exclusion criteria
* Patients with automatic discharge.
Countries
Taiwan