allergic reaction
infection
What could cause high monocytes, high level of sed rate and low lymphocytes in bloodwork of toddler?
Dr Been will tell
usually if you have some sort of an allergey to something
In general, chronic stress is known to lower the function of the immune system, and that would include reducing the lymphocyte count.
A low monocyte count can be caused by a number of conditions. Illnesses such as HIV, Rheumatoid arthritis, lupus and other conditions can cause this condition. Vitamin deficiencies, including B-12, can also be the cause.
Monocytes are a type of white blood cell. A high monocyte count in the blood could mean an infection caused by a virus or parasite. It could also be indicative of chronic inflammatory disease.
2 to 10% of the total white cell count
A low neutrophil count along with a high lymphocyte count can be an indication of viral infections, autoimmune diseases and leukemias. That might rule out valley fever.
Yes it can. It can cause inflammation and this can raise the level of white cells in response.
what is considered a high level monocytes
This would depend upon the what is causing the high lymphocyte count and which lymphocyte is elevated. For serious questions involving actual cases, you need to ask your physician.
it is an indication of bacterial infection