Etiología de la leucocitosis en pacientes hospitalizados en el Hospital General de Luque, Paraguay, entre enero y septiembre de 2024

Erianne Régylla Do Monte Silva; María Carmen  Acosta Zayas; Fredy Rodrigo Duarte Benítez; Anahi Ortellado Gonzalez; Bianca Roselí Matto Ayala; Rocío Celeste Velázquez Zaracho

doi:10.18004/mem.iics/1812-9528/2025.e23122508

Authors

Erianne Régylla Do Monte Silva Universidad de Integración de Las Américas. Asunción, Paraguay https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3455-6413
María Carmen Acosta Zayas Universidad de Integración de Las Américas. Asunción, Paraguay https://orcid.org/0009-0000-5646-8452
Fredy Rodrigo Duarte Benítez Hospital General de Luque. Asunción, Paraguay https://orcid.org/0009-0003-8091-0193
Anahi Ortellado Gonzalez Universidad de Integración de Las Américas. Asunción, Paraguay https://orcid.org/0009-0003-3855-8659
Bianca Roselí Matto Ayala Universidad de Integración de Las Américas. Asunción, Paraguay https://orcid.org/0009-0007-7409-4045
Rocío Celeste Velázquez Zaracho Universidad de Integración de Las Américas. Asunción, Paraguay https://orcid.org/0009-0008-2321-9992

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18004/mem.iics/1812-9528/2025.e23122508

Keywords:

infections, chronic diseases, Paraguay

Abstract

This study, with a quantitative approach and cross-sectional observational analytical design, aimed to identify and analyze the main causes of leukocytosis in patients admitted to the Internal Medicine Department of the Luque General Hospital (Paraguay) between January and September 2024, considering predisposing factors and their impact on clinical diagnosis. A total of 1,296 adult patients with laboratory-confirmed leukocytosis were included, excluding those with chronic hematological diseases or undergoing immunosuppressive treatment. Data were collected through medical record review and analyzed statistically. The results showed that the most frequent causes of leukocytosis were respiratory infections (pneumonia), skin and soft tissue infections, chronic diseases such as chronic kidney disease (CKD), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), and heart disease, with a high incidence observed in elderly patients and those with comorbidities. Furthermore, a significant increase in cases was identified during the months of August and September, possibly linked to seasonal factors. These findings underscore the need for clinical surveillance and prevention strategies focused on patients at higher risk.

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