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People with lupus are likely to have a low white count. This is because the immune system identifies the white cells as pathogens and destroys them and because the bone marrow cannot replace them quickly enough to replace the ones that were destroyed.
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Why is a differential white blood cell count more valuable than a total white blood cells count when trying to pin down the specific source of pathology?
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What does dc mean on hospital form bloodtype b dc?
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Does lyme disease cause high white blood count?
Lyme disease can cause a high white blood count.
What is White blood cells is high?
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