Leukoreduction in Patients With Severe Pertussis With Hyperleukocytosis

• DOI: 10.1097/inf.0b013e31825ba6cf
• Publication Date: 2012-05-01T06:39:05Z
• Authors: Gonzalo Oñoro; Alberto García Sa...; Ignacio Mastro Ma...; Beatriz Cabeza; María Gillén; Amelia Martínez d...
• Keywords: Leukoreduction; Whooping cough; Leukostasis

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 3 patients whom a leukoreduction was performed context severe hyperleukocytosis.