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Differential for neutrophilic leucocytosis

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  1. Pediatric Rheumatology Clinic Department of Pediatrics, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Elamakkarra Post, Edapally, Kochi, 682026, Kerala, India

    Sharath Kumar & Sreepriya Janardhanam

  2. Division of Nephrology, Department of Pediatrics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, 110029, India

    Aditi Sinha & Arvind Bagga

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Kumar, S., Janardhanam, S., Sinha, A. et al. Differential for neutrophilic leucocytosis. Indian J Pediatr 77, 219–221 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12098-009-0296-6

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