MERS
Study Assiri et al (2013)N = 47, confirmed casesRetrospective study Arabi et al (2014)N = 12, (11 confirmed cases, 1 suspected)Case series
Clinical features Preexisting malignancy (2%)
Key findings on investigations • Thrombocytopenia (36%)
• Lymphopenia (34%)
• Lymphocytosis (11%) • Lymphopenia (75%, 92% on presentation, in ICU)
• Thrombocytopenia (16.6%, 58% on presentation, in ICU)
Key study findings and message Hematological manifestations common, lymphopenia most common Lymphopenia commonly seen