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Pediatr Infect Dis J
; 31(8): 873-6, 2012 Aug.
Artículo
en Inglés
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-22549439
RESUMEN
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.