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Emerg Infect Dis
; 26(8): 1839-1841, 2020 Aug.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-32384045
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.