Table 1.
Main laboratory parameters during acute rhodesiense HAT case
| Parameter | 1st admission (during 1st bout of fever) | 2nd admission (after 2nd bout of fever) | 3rd admission (during 3rd bout of fever) | 4th admission (6 months after treatment) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hemoglobin (gr/dL) | 12.7 | 9.5 | 8.6 | 13.2 |
| Leukocytes (X109/L) | 3.3 | 6.9 | 7.7 | 7.5 |
| Platelets (X109/L) | 93 | 342 | 286 | 297 |
| C reactive protein (mg/L) | 178 | 104 | 171 | 1.9 |
| Serum globulin (gr/L) | 3.3 | 5.8 | 5.7 | 2.6 |
| Alanine transaminase (IU/L) | 81 | 15 | 13 | 11 |
| Alkaline phosphatase (IU/L) | 262 | 73 | 64 | 64 |
| Rickettsia serology | Negative | Positive | ND | ND |
| Antinuclear antibodies | ND | Positive | Positive | Negative |
| Anticardiolipin antibodies | ND | Positive | Positive | Negative |
Shaded cells = abnormal results; ND = not done.