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Use of Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte and Platelet-to-Lymphocyte Ratios in COVID-19.


ABSTRACT: Background:As the pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) continues, prognostic markers are now being identified. The neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR) are easily accessible values that have been known to correlate with inflammation and prognosis in several conditions. We used the available data to identify the association of NLR and PLR with the severity of COVID-19. Methods:A literature search using EMBASE, MEDLINE, and Google Scholar for studies reporting the use of NLR and PLR in COVID-19 published until April 28, 2020, was performed. Random effects meta-analysis was done to estimate standard mean difference (SMD) of NLR and PLR values with 95% confidence interval (CI) between severe and non-severe COVID-19 cases. Results:A total of 20 studies with 3,508 patients were included. Nineteen studies reported NLR values, while five studies reported PLR values between severe and non-severe COVID-19 patients. Higher levels of NLR (SMD: 2.80, 95% CI: 2.12 - 3.48, P < 0.00001) and PLR (SMD: 1.82, 95% CI: 1.03 - 2.61, P < 0.00001)) were seen in patients with severe disease compared to non-severe disease. Conclusions:NLR and PLR can be used as independent prognostic markers of disease severity in COVID-19.

SUBMITTER: Chan AS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7331861 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Use of Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte and Platelet-to-Lymphocyte Ratios in COVID-19.

Chan Abigail Sy AS   Rout Amit A  

Journal of clinical medicine research 20200625 7


<h4>Background</h4>As the pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) continues, prognostic markers are now being identified. The neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR) are easily accessible values that have been known to correlate with inflammation and prognosis in several conditions. We used the available data to identify the association of NLR and PLR with the severity of COVID-19.<h4>Methods</h4>A literature search using EMBASE, MEDLINE, and Google Sc  ...[more]

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