| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2902918 | Chest | 2010 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Thrombocytopenia and thrombocytosis are associated with mortality in patients hospitalized with CAP. When evaluating an initial CBC test in patients with CAP, an abnormal platelet count is a better predictor of outcome than an abnormal leukocyte count.
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Authors
Mehdi MD, MPH, Paula MD, Stefano MD, Giovanni PhD, Jose MD, PhD, Francesco MD, PhD, Julio A. MD,