Table 2.
Laboratory findings for 53 patients with HGA confirmed by PCR
| Characteristic | No. positive/no. tested (%) | Mean (range) |
|---|---|---|
| Thrombocytopenia | 29/44 (66) | 75 × 103 platelets/μl (25 × 103–133 × 103 platelets/μl) |
| Decreased leukocytes | 18/44 (41) | 2.5 × 103 leukocytes/μl (1.4 × 103–3.5 × 103 leukocytes/μl) |
| Elevated liver enzymes | ||
| ASTa level | 16/20 (80) | 79 U/liter (51–154 U/liter) |
| ALTb level | 11/21 (52) | 98 U/liter (41–300 U/liter) |
| Positive Lyme serologyc | 6/50 (12) | 2.7 (1.1–6.1) |
a
AST, aspartate transaminase.
b
ALT, alanine transaminase.
c
Vidas whole-cell ELISA.