Table 2: Table showing the positive laboratory findings in both siblings plus the normal reference laboratory values.
Case 1 |
WBC 1.86 × 109; Neutrophils 0.30 × 109; Lymphocytes 1.26 × 109; CRP 11.02; Platelets 57 × 109; Hb 6.9 g/dl. LFTs and RFTs were normal The Rapid test for VL (rK39) was Positive. Blood smear test for malaria was negative Peripheral blood film: Rouleaux formation, normochromic anemia; leukopenia, reduced platelets HIV test: Negative |
Case 2 |
WBC 4.98 × 109; Neutrophils 1.33 × 109; Lymphocytes 2.46 × 109; CRP 6.90; Platelets 173 × 109; Hb 6.7 g/dl. LFTs and RFTs were normal: The Rapid test for VL (rK39) was Positive. Blood smear test for malaria was negative Peripheral Blood Film: Rouleaux formation, normochromic anemia; leukopenia, adequate platelets HIV test: Negative |
Reference ranges |
WBC: 3.00-15.00 × 109; Neutrophils: 1.50-7.00 × 109; Lymphocytes: 1.00-3.70 × 109 ;CRP: 0-6; Platelets: 150-450 × 109; Hb: 12-18 g/dl |