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Would your wbc be elavated in a cbc if you have bacterial meningitis? if not what would be elavated in the cbc

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Often, not always: If there is any suspicion of bacterial meningitis clinically, you should already have had a lumbar puncture and analysis of the spinal fluid. You describe mild headaches -- that's not bacterial meningitis. You also mention "monocytes and basophils are a little elevated" on your CBC -- that's no concern. Just needing glasses can make your life miserable with headaches -- happened to me.

Answered 6/10/2014

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

White count: Yes your white count would normally be elevated with a shift to the left of your neutrophils.

Answered 10/25/2013

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Dr. Michael Ein answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Yes: The WBC count is usually elevated with bacterial meningitis.

Answered 6/10/2014

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