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If someone has active tb. won't their wbc s be high?
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Not necessarily: You could have a low total WBC count with active TB actually. Lymphocytes are typically increased in active tb.
Answered 6/10/2014
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Usually not: Blood white cell count usually stay in normal range.
Answered 9/23/2012
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