International Journal of Public Health Excellence (IJPHE)
Vol. 3 No. 2 (2024): January-May

Cycle Threshold (CT) and Neutrophil-To-Lymphocyte (NLR) Values As Predictors of Clinical Symptoms in Pediatric Covid-19 Cases: A Systematic Literature Review

Sabar Hutabarat (Unknown)
Wahyu Indah Dewi Aurora (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
19 Apr 2024

Abstract

Background: The COVID-19 epidemic has impacted persons across all age demographics, including children. An opposing viewpoint is that despite the extensive discussion surrounding the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio as a potential indicator of clinical symptoms in pediatric COVID-19 cases. This systematic literature review aims to explores the correlation between CT readings, neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio, and clinical symptoms in pediatric cases with COVID-19. Method: This systematic review examined the existing research on Cycle Treshold (CT) and Neutrophil-To-Lymphocyte Ratio (NLR) values as indicators of the clinical progression in children with COVID-19. An extensive search of databases Scopus revealed studies that satisfied our inclusion criteria. They utilized CT valuess and the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio as indicators for predicting clinical symptoms. The inclusion criteria for this study were specifically centered around juvenile patients with COVID-19 from scopus databased. The chosen studies underwent a thorough evaluation to determine their quality and relevance. Various nations, including Korea, China, Italy, the United States, Egypt, South Africa, India, Japan, Brazil, and others. Result: The papers included in the analysis demonstrate a noteworthy correlation between CT readings and clinical symptoms in children with COVID-19 Pediatric COVID-19 cases with elevated CT values demonstrated a greater propensity for severe clinical manifestations, including respiratory distress and pneumonia. Upon reviewing the available research, it is evident that hematological parameters, specifically the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio, significantly impact forecasting the severity and clinical prognosis of juvenile COVID-19 cases. Conclusion: The neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio and CT values were identified as dependable indicators of illness severity in pediatric patients. The results emphasize the significance of hematologic measures, specifically the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio, as helpful markers for evaluating the clinical symptoms and outcomes of juvenile COVID-19 patients.

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ijphe

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Health Professions Medicine & Pharmacology Nursing Public Health

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International Journal of Public Health Excellence (IJPHE), ISSN 2809-9826 (online) has a subject area as follows, but is not limited to the following health areas that are reproduction health, medical service, health statistics, health management, oral hygiene, medical bio, civilized environmental ...