Prognostic value of low-cost white blood cell indices and procalcitonin for mortality in Rwandan sepsis patients: a prospective intensive care unit study
Elevated neutrophil counts at ICU admission are independently associated with increased mortality. Integrating absolute neutrophil and WBC data into predictive models enhances early mortality risk stratification. These findings underscore the value of routine biomarkers and robust modeling to guide timely interventions in resource-constrained ICU settings.
Authors
- Cuthbert Musarurwa
- Elizabeth Gori (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3489-7082)
- Schifra Uwamungu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-1546-2431)
- Wossenseged Lemma (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4075-2920)
- Enatha Mukantwari (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4381-2098)
- Cedrick Izere (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3555-1406)
- Augustin Nzitakera (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7871-3954)
- Araya Gebreyesus Wasihun (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0225-2386)
- Eliah Shema (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5522-965X)
- Solomon Ali (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5641-8797)
- Ella Larissa Ndoricyimpaye (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5353-5493)
- Thaddée Nshimiyimana (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7911-286X)
- Tiruzer Bekele
- Emmanuel Kundukundwe
- Theodette Nizeyimana
- Ayingeneye Grace Mutoni
- Aline Muhimpundu
Institutions
- University of Rwanda (RW)
- St. Paul's Hospital Millennium Medical College (ET)
- Mekelle University (ET)
- University of Gondar (ET)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Tropical Medicine and Health
- Published
- 2025-10-09
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s41182-025-00815-4
- Primary Topic
- Sepsis Diagnosis and Treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- University of Rwanda