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Leukocytosis: Sensitivity and Specificity

Introduction: Usually defined as WBC > 12k/ul in adults.

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Associated Diagnoses:

Cholecystitis

63% sensitive, 57% specific

Septic Arthritis

90% sensitive, 36% specific

Small Bowel Obstruction

Accuracy not specified

Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

50% sensitive, 40% specific

Appendicitis

76% sensitive, 52% specific

Typhoid Fever

17% sensitive

Malaria

3% sensitive

Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia

60.4% sensitive, 53.6% specific

Spinal Discitis and Osteomyelitis

40% sensitive

Infectious Mononucleosis

40% sensitive, 87% specific