Leucocytosis is associated with retinopathy of prematurity in extremely preterm infants

Leukocytosis, namely a markedly elevated white blood cell (WBC) count, occurs in 1.3–17.0% of infants admitted to neonatal intensive care units and can be induced by infection, inflammation, stress or medication. Postnatal leukocytosis can also reflect immature granulocytopoiesis in the bone marrow...

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Published in:Acta Paediatrica 2019-07, Vol.108 (7), p.1357-1358
Main Authors: Lundgren, Pia, Klevebro, Susanna, Brodin, Petter, Smith, Lois E.H., Hallberg, Boubou, Hellström, Ann
Format: Article
Language:English
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Infants
Leucocytosis is associated with retinopathy of prematurity in extremely preterm infants
Medicin och hälsovetenskap
Oftalmologi
Ophthalmology
Pediatrics
Pediatrik
Premature babies
Retinopathy
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Summary:Leukocytosis, namely a markedly elevated white blood cell (WBC) count, occurs in 1.3–17.0% of infants admitted to neonatal intensive care units and can be induced by infection, inflammation, stress or medication. Postnatal leukocytosis can also reflect immature granulocytopoiesis in the bone marrow or systemic fetal inflammatory response syndrome, which particularly affects preterm infants (1). Chorioamnionitis and neonatal morbidities, such as sepsis, necrotising enterocolitis, intraventricular hemorrhage, prolonged oxygen support and bronchopulmonary dysplasia, have been associated with leukocytosis in preterm infants (2).
ISSN:0803-5253
1651-2227
1651-2227
DOI:10.1111/apa.14798