Question 1

will the herpes virus cause low white blood cell count?

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It can: As it happens with any other virus infection, you can have low white blood cells with herpes virus.

Question 2

my white blood cell count was 6.25... is this normal or low? is it okay to take prednisone for poison ivy with this wbc count?

Accepted Answer

You're fine: Normal WBC. I trust lymphocyte and neutrophil counts were fine also. Take the prenisone for the poison ivy only if it's so bad you can't sleep otherwise. We're glad to help.

Question 3

can herpes change your white blood cell count?

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No, but...: ... Your white cell count, including your absolute counts of lymphocytes and neutrophils, flutuates wildly in response to the simple vicissitides of living, including the microbe invasions that you never know happen. Don't pay it any attention until the numbers go way off normal.

Question 4

could a herpes infection affect my white blood cell count?

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Yes: Any infection can affect your WBC count - these are the cells that fight infection, so we expect the normal for your body to change when you have an infection. It may be the total count changes (up or down), or the ratios of different types of white blood cells changes (change in differential count).Talk to your doctor about what your specific numbers signal - the numbers are just one puzzle piece.

Question 5

what's the cause for low white blood cell count?

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Many causes.: Low WBC can be due to nutritional factors, infections (esp. Viral infections), autoimmune diseases, inhereted defects, leukemias and other bone marrow cancers, meylodysplasia, drug reactions, and even unknown causes.  The problem with this is infection, but the risk depends on how low the WBC is.  Only with very low WBC is there a risk of death.

Question 6

can hypothyroidism cause low white blood cell count?

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Not usually: Hypothyroidism is not known to cause a low wbc. Low white cell count could be due to infection or toxicity.

Question 7

can hep c cause a low white blood cell count?

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How low?: In a round about way, yes. Hepatitis C is a common cause of cirrhosis. Scarring of the liver causes splenic enlargement, and an enlarged spleen, from any cause, can cause reduction in white blood cells.
For good health - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
Practice safe sex.

Question 8

can allergies or taking too much antihistamines cause low white blood cell count?

Accepted Answer

No: If you mean seasonal allergies, the answer is no. Adverse reactions to some medicines (not antihistamines) can cause aplastic anemia which would make your WBC fall.

Question 9

can a vaginal yeast infection cause a low white blood cell count?

Accepted Answer

It should not: A vaginal Yeast infection should not be causative for a low white blood cell count.

Question 10

what are some causes a low white blood cell count in a woman?

Accepted Answer

Low white cell count: Viral infections often cause leukopenia (low white blood cell count). Other causes:  depressed bone marrow, poisoning, chemical burns, malnutrition, chemotherapy, radiation, etc.

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