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If you don't have enough white blood cells you can suffer from cancers like leukemia.

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Why would a person with leukemia have low numbers of red blood cells normal white blood cells and platelets in the blood?

A person with leukemia may have low red blood cells due to bone marrow being replaced by cancer cells, hindering normal red blood cell production. Low white blood cells and platelets may occur due to leukemia cells crowding out normal blood cell production in the bone marrow, leading to decreased production of white blood cells and platelets.


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Can a bladder infection cause a low white blood count


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What is the medical term meaning all white blood cell red blood cell and platelets are low?

A red blood cell is an erythrocyte, while a white blood cell is a leukocyte.Red Blood Cells: ErythrocytesWhite Blood Cells: LeucocytesWhite blood cells are called - Leukocyte's and Red blood cells are also known erythrocytes =) hope this helped


Can low white blood cells cause sores in the mouth?

Yes, low white blood cell count can increase the risk of developing mouth sores. White blood cells play a crucial role in fighting off infections, and a decrease in their count can make the body more susceptible to infections, including those that can lead to mouth sores.


What are the risks of a patient with the least number if white blood cells?

A low amount of white blood cells will cause an increase in illness and disease. This is because white blood cells are used to fight disease and illnesses. Everyday, thousands of bacteria and viruses enter the body and the white blood cells fight the them. With a lower count of white blood cells, you are more susceptible to disease as your body won't be able to fight the disease as efficiently.


What effect can low white blood cells do to your body and the cure?

White blood cells are our way of fighting infection. When we become infected with say the Flu Virus, our immune system manages to identify the virus cells and it then produces more white cells to destroy the viruses. If we have a low white cell count, then our abillity to fight infections is diminished or reduced. Hope this helps.


What could be the cause of a low white blood count and a low red blood count?

You should probably see a doctor.........White blood cells and cells that fight infection are the same thing........You might have a skin disease Also, a high white blood cell count means that your body is fighting an infection somewhere internally, or in your case, possibley externally.