Table 1.
Results of laboratory tests and cultures
| Variables | Case 1 | Case 2 | Case 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White blood cell counts (/μL) | 8400 | 10 500 | 5100 |
| Neutrophils (%) | 57.0 | 93.3 | 82.5 |
| Hemoglobin (g/dL) | 9.2 | 14.0 | 9.6 |
| ESR (mm/h) | NT | 17 | 82 |
| Creatinine (mg/dL) | 1.31 | 0.63 | 2.21 |
| CRP (mg/dL) | 7.76 | 5.39 | 13.33 |
| Glucose (mg/dL) | 262 | 149 | 119 |
| Hemoglobin A1c (%) | 7.9 | NT | 6.2 |
| Cultures | |||
| Blood | MRSA | Streptococcus pneumoniae | Negative |
| Urine | NT | Negative | Klebsiella pneumoniae |
| CT‐guided biopsy specimen | NT | NT | K. pneumoniae |
CRP, C‐reactive protein; CT, computed tomography; ESR, erythrocyte sedimentation rate; MRSA, methicillin‐resistant Staphylococcus aureus; NT, not tested.