Description Of Leukocyte Count And Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (LED) Values In Typhoid Fever Patients

Abstract

Typhoid fever is an infection caused by the bacteria Salmonella typhi. It is usually spread through contaminated food or drink. Typhoid fever infections are present worldwide, and the prevalence is high in developing countries, especially in the tropics. Typhoid fever is endemic. Symptoms range from mild to severe, which can be characterized by a number of complications. Diagnosis is made based on clinical symptoms, physical examination and supporting examinations, including laboratory examinations. The purpose of this study was to determine the number of leukocytes and the value of ESR in patients with typhoid fever at Pertamedika Ummi Rosnati Hospital, Banda Aceh. This study is a descriptive study, which aims to describe or provide an overview of each research variable. Of all respondes (21) the number of leukocytes at a normal level is (66.7%) with an average value of 6.59 cells / mm3. And there are (33.3%) respondents who have a high leukocyte count, with an average value of 12.35 cells/mm3. And of all respondents (21) all respondents had normal ESR values (100%). Of all respondents (21) the majority had leukocyte counts at a normal level, namely 14 people. And 7 respondents had a high leukocyte count. And of all respondents (21) had a normal ESR value of 21 people