ABSTRACT Objective Leukocytosis is often observed among children presenting with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). This study compares detailed parameters of leukocytosis in children presenting with DKA versus infection. Subjects and methods In this comparative cohort study, we collected data from two groups of children, one hospitalized with DKA and another with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP). The primary objective was to compare the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) between the groups. Total leukocyte count (TLC), absolute neutrophil count (ANC), platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR), and platelet-to-monocyte ratio […]