ASSOCIATION OF NEUTROPHIL-TO-LYMPHOCYTE RATIO, C REACTIVE PROTEIN, AND LACTATE DEHYDROGENASE WITH DISEASE SEVERITY IN COMMUNITY-ACQUIRED PNEUMONIA: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY
Background: Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) remains a major cause of infectious morbidity and mortality worldwide despite advances in antimicrobial therapy and supportive care. Early identification of patients at risk of severe disease is essential for appropriate triage and timely management. Although clinical seve...