The usefulness of neutrophil/lymphocyte count ratio in the diagnosis and prognosis of bacterial sepsis – An old parameter with new implications

Abstract

Aims: To analyze the diagnostic role of neutrophil/lymphocyte count ratio (NLCR) in sepsis and to evaluate its usefulness in appreciating the prognosis of septic patients.

Keywords

• sepsis
• diagnosis
• prognosis
• neutrophil/lymphocyte count ratio
• inflammatory biomarkers