[Table/Fig-1]:
Serial complete blood counts.
| Laboratory Parameter | Month Prior to Admission | At Admission | One week after completion of treatment | Two weeks after completion of treatment | At Discharge |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hb (g/dl) | 7.6 | 7.8 | 7.0 | 9.2 | 10.4 |
| Packed Cell Volume (%) | 23.2 | 24.3 | 22.4 | 29 | 31 |
| Mean Corpuscular Volume (cu-microns) | 71.38 | 73.86 | 77.6 | 81.3 | 83.4 |
| Total Leucocyte Count (cu-microns) | 3600 | 2800 | 2600 | 2700 | 5400 |
| Red Cell Diameter Width (%) | 19.5 | 19.2 | 22.4 | 22.2 | 20.6 |
| Platelet Count (/mm3) | 116000 | 54000 | 91000 | 121000 | 163000 |