Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
10040533 Archives of Medical Research 2005 5 Pages PDF
Abstract
Study results suggested the possible development of reactive thrombocytosis in children with pneumonia. As platelets are involved in inflammatory reaction, reactive thrombocytosis might be part of the mechanism of defense. Reactive thrombocytosis may develop as a sequel of either anemia or inflammatory reaction (or both).
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