Hematological Parameters

Impact of hepatitis B virus infection in patients with plasmodium parasites in selected health facilities in Accra, Ghana | BMC Infectious Diseases

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Malaria endemicity continues to persist in certain regions, especially in Africa and Southeast Asia [1]. The most recent World Malaria Report estimates that there were 263 million cases and 597 000 malaria deaths worldwide in 2023, with children under five accounting for the majority of these deaths (67%) [2]. The African nations with the highest rates … Read more

Haematological markers as predictive tools for tuberculosis in PLHIV: a retrospective cohort study in Gujarat, India | BMC Infectious Diseases

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Our study demonstrates the potential utility of hematological parameters, particularly the monocyte-lymphocyte ratio (MLR) and anemia status, in predicting tuberculosis (TB) disease among people living with HIV (PLHIV). These findings contribute to a growing body of evidence supporting the use of readily available hematological markers in TB risk assessment and management in HIV-positive populations. Furthermore, … Read more