Table 1.

Routine laboratory parameters.

Parameter	Normal	Day 1	Day 2	Day 3
Total white cell count (x109/L)	4–11	4.9	4.5	4.6
Neutrophil count (x109/L)	2–7.5	2.5	2.1	2.4
Lymphocyte count (x109/L)	1.5–4	1.6	1.8	1.3
Monocyte count (x109/L)	0.2–0.8	0.84	0.58	0.82
Platelet count (x109/L)	150–400	239	242	240
C-reactive protein (mg/L)	0–5	4	2	3

Renal and liver biochemistry values were normal.