The Role of Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte Ratio in Severe Neonatal SARS-CoV-2 Infections: Links to Changes in Lymphocyte Subpopulations - Scorecard - MDSpire

The Role of Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte Ratio in Severe Neonatal SARS-CoV-2 Infections: Links to Changes in Lymphocyte Subpopulations

  • By

  • Guangliang Bi

  • Qingyan Xiao

  • Jie He

  • Shuzhe Xiao

  • Jie Yang

  • February 26, 2026

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Clinical Scorecard: The Role of Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte Ratio in Severe Neonatal SARS-CoV-2 Infections: Links to Changes in Lymphocyte Subpopulations

At a Glance

CategoryDetail
Condition
Key MechanismsElevated neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) correlates with COVID-19 disease severity; immune dysregulation in neonates linked to NLR findings.
Target Population
Care Setting

Key Highlights

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Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

    Management

    • Monitor respiratory symptoms and provide supplemental oxygen as needed.
    • Consider antiviral treatments or monoclonal antibodies based on clinical guidelines.

    Monitoring & Follow-up

      Risks

        Patient & Prescribing Data

        Term neonates in late neonatal period with confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection.

        Focus on supportive care and monitoring of respiratory and hematological parameters.

        Clinical Best Practices

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        References

        Original Source(s)

        The Role of Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte Ratio in Severe Neonatal SARS-CoV-2 Infections: Links to Changes in Lymphocyte Subpopulations

        • by Guangliang Bi, Qingyan Xiao, Jie He, Shuzhe Xiao, Jie Yang

        • February 26, 2026

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