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A decrease in white blood cells can be caused by many things, and the symptoms will vary depending on the cause. Usually a white blood cell count is ordered by the doctor in response to problems the patient is already having. Some of these issues include aplastic anemia, lupus, leukemia, malnutrition and vitamin deficiencies.

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