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My wbc level is 12.4. i don't have an infection. could my anxiety & stress caused it? doctor said nothing else

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Yes : In certain cases increase in WBC can be reactive and as a result of stress ... If you don't have other signs of infection like fever etc you can be watched and another blood count in few weeks for re-evaluation.

Answered 3/22/2020

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