Diagnostic and prognostic values of vacuolated polymorphonuclear neutrophils

Grange, M.J.; Brivet, F.; Boumier, P.; Tchernia, G.

La Nouvelle Presse Medicale 9(35): 2553-2554

1980


ISSN/ISBN: 0301-1518
PMID: 7433038
Document Number: 160032
The presence of vacuolated polymorphonuclear neutrophils in blood smears of patients suffering from infection appears to be associated with massive bacterial growth and to constitute a very early symptom of rapidly life-threatening septicaemia. When these cells persist for more than 36 hours, the disease may be considered as beyond control.

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