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Can lupus cause high white blood count?

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No: Just the opposite. If you have a high white count with lupus, consider infection.

Dr Chiu agreed

Answered 12/3/2013

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Usually low: Usually low. High suggests possible infection.

Dr Chiu agreed

Answered 12/2/2013

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