Case Report

A Case of Undetected Neuroborreliosis in a 75-Year-Old Chinese Male

Table 1

Laboratory results of the patient obtained on initial presentation and subsequently on readmission 4 days later, revealing a significantly reduced WBC count and a worsening thrombocytopenia.

HematologyInitial presentation to Emergency DepartmentReturn to Emergency Department 4 days laterNormal ranges

White blood cells (K/mm3)4.33.84.0–10.0
Red blood cells (K/mm3)4.094.144.00–5.60
Hemoglobin (g/dL)11.311.311.7–16.9
Red cell distribution width (%)14.314.311.9–15.9
Platelet count (K/mm3)7736134–434
Neutrophils (%)484542.8–82.8
Lymphocyte (%)27338–40
Monocyte (%)17103.8–10.2
Band neutrophils (%)790–10