The Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte Ratio (NLR) Can Predict Sepsis's Presence and Severity in Malnourished Infants-A Single Center Experience.

Sepsis represents one of the leading causes of death in newborns and infants, and prompt diagnosis is essential for achieving favorable outcomes. Regarding malnourished children with concurrent infection, most studies have focused, besides blood culture, on C-reactive protein and procalcitonin. Because malnutrition has a deleterious effect on cellular immune competence, the present study characterized the acute-phase response, including hematological indices, in response to sepsis.

Clinical Factors Associated with COVID-19 Severity in Chronic Hospitalized Infants and Toddlers: Data from a Center in the West Part of Romania.

Background: The risk factors for developing a severe form of COVID-19 in young children are poorly understood.

Methods: A single-center retrospective study was conducted to quantify and analyze the clinical risk profile of children admitted to the Pediatric Clinic for Nutritional Recovery.

Results: Overall, 51.