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Why do doctors worry about white blood count if you have an infection?
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To monitor response!: Wbc count, preferably w/ differential is an excellent way to monitor treatment response to antibiotics, or other treatments!
Answered 5/19/2015
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Treatment: Your white blood count shows how your immune system responds and what is the effect of treatment.
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