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Case Reports
. 2012 Aug;31(8):873-6.
doi: 10.1097/INF.0b013e31825ba6cf.

Leukoreduction in patients with severe pertussis with hyperleukocytosis

Gonzalo Oñoro  1 , Alberto García Salido, Ignacio Mastro Martínez, Beatriz Cabeza, María Gillén, Amelia Martínez de Azagra
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Leukoreduction in patients with severe pertussis with hyperleukocytosis

Gonzalo Oñoro et al. Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2012 Aug.

Abstract

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.

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