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Can you get trichomoniasis from a bacterial infection?
Trichomoniasis is a protozoal infection. It's not caused by a bacteria, and a bacterial infection can't turn into trichomoniasis.
Is neutrophils a bacterial infection?
no, neutrophils are a type of white blood cell which fights infection, primarily bacterial infection. A high neutrophil count can therefore suggest the presence of a bacterial infection but may point to other things
What is the medical term meaning inflammation of the lung caused by bacterial infection?
Pneumonia is caused bacterial infection.
What is leucocyte infection?
Leukocytes are another name for white blood cells. A leukocyte infection is sometimes referred to as granulocytic ehrlichiosis.
Is a bacterial infection a symbiotic relationship?
no
Indication of increased segmenters in CBC?
Due to bacterial infection.. :)
When a person has an acute bacterial infection such as meningitis or appendicitis which type of leukocyte increases in number?
Polymorphonucleur neutrophils or polymorphonucleur leukocytes.
During a bacterial infection you would expect to see increased numbers of?
neutrophils.
During a viral infection you would expect to see increased numbers of?
T-cells which are in the Lymphocyte group of Leukocytes (WBC's).
What can increase the number of leukocytes?
The increased number of leukocytes can occur abnormally as a result of an infection, cancer, or drug intake; however, leukocytosis can occur normally after eating a large meal or experiencing stress.
What is leukocytopenia?
Leukocytopenia- is a decrease in the number of white blood cells (leukocytes) found in the blood, which places individuals at increased risk of infection.
What is a response to a bacterial infection?
Sanguinous drainage, elevated temperature, redness, increased pain
What are some symptoms likely associated with bacterial infection?
increased blood cell count
Influenza is what one localized infection or bacterial infection or systemic infection?
Influenza, is a bacterial infection.
What is a differential leukocyte level?
Leukocytes are white blood cells. There are different kinds of leukocytes, including neutrophils, lymphocytes, monocytes, eosinophils, and basophils. During a differential leukocyte count, 100 white blood cells are counted on a Wright stained blood smear using a microscope and assigned to one type. The percent of leukocytes that fall into each type can be used to indicate what disease or condition a patient has. An increased number of neutrophils may indicate a bacterial infection. The presence of cancerous cells can also be determined.
Which type of bacterial agent is highly contagious which can put health care workers at an increased risk of infection?
MRSA is a type of bacterial agent that is highly contagious and which can put healthcare workers at an increased risk of infection. MRSA stands for Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and it is also known as the super bug.
The largest percent of leukocytes consists of?
The largest percent of leukocytes in blood is normally neutrophils (usually 40-60%). You will see an increased percent in acute infections, stress, trauma and some chronic conditions. A decreased percent of neutrophils may occur with chemo or radiation treatments, flu infection, certain types of anemia or a widespread infection.
