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What happens to the number of white blood cells in the body during an infection?
The number of white blood cells increase during an infection, so they can fight off the pathogens quicker.
What happens to the number of white blood cells during infection?
they surround and kill the organism.
What happens if white blood cell count is high?
If white blood cell count is high that means the body is responding to an infection.
What happens if a former heroin addict's vein swells up after 8 months of no use?
Increased blood flow, decreased blood flow, or infection.
What happens to antibodies numbers when fighting an infection?
They increase. A normal level is around 10 for a white blood cell count, but this can increase to hundreds in cases of severe infection.
What happens if leukocytes can't change the shape?
White Blood Cells need to be able to flatten out in order to enter tissue from the blood stream at the site of infection. This process is called diapedesis. If they cannot flatten out they will be trapped in the blood stream and will not be able to help fight off the infection.
Why is it bad to inject yourself with a needle used by someone else?
Urm, well it kinda happens all the time; ever heard of a blood transfusion? AIDS. have a doctor present
What happens if blood segmenters increase?
An elevated white count and elevated segs (segmenters) are a suggestion that the body is attempting to fight off an infection.
Can a tooth infection make your blood become septic?
Yes a tooth infection can bring about blood poisoning
What happens if you drink to much soda?
These are the possibilities: You'll have UTI or Urinary Tract infection Your blood sugar will rise You'll have diabetes You'll have hypertension
How can you be infected with leukemia?
Leukemia is NOT and infection. You cannot catch it. It is something that happens due to some kind of damage to the stem cells that are responsible for blood production.
High red and white blood count?
More than likely it's a kidney infection. The doctor will give you an antibiotic if that is the case.
