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Would a bladder infection cause the white blood cell count to be higher than normal?

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UTI and WBC count: All infections raise the white blood cell (wbc). A bladder infection is one of the causes that can do this. See a physician to treat your bladder infection with antibiotics before it gets worse. Good luck.

Answered 11/9/2013

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Often but not always: Localized infections do not necessarily lead to elevated wbc.

Answered 11/13/2013

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