Role of neutrophil-lymphocyte-ratio in the mortality of males diagnosed with covid-19
Iranian Journal of Microbiology, cilt.12, sa.3, ss.194-197, 2020 (ESCI, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 12 Sayı: 3
- Basım Tarihi: 2020
- Dergi Adı: Iranian Journal of Microbiology
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, CAB Abstracts, EMBASE, Veterinary Science Database
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.194-197
- Anahtar Kelimeler: COVID-19, Neutrophils, Lymphocytes
- Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
Background and Objectives: With this study, for the first time among patients diagnosed with COVID-19, the neutro-phil-lymphocyte-ratios of men and women were compared. Materials and Methods: The study was conducted with 80 patients and the data was gained retrospectively on the electronic documents of the hospital. Results: The neutrophil-lymphocyte-ratio was statistically significant and higher in the male than the women for all ages and geriatric patients (p<0.05). Conclusion: The higher neutrophil-lymphocyte-ratio in older males diagnosed with COVID-19 could be a causative reason for the higher mortality rates in men. We hope that these findings would be helpful for further studies.