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Would cbc definitely show any infection in the body?

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No: Most mild, minor infections do not change a person's white blood cell counts enough to put the CBC results outside the normal range. Thus, doctor's generally diagnose mild, minor infections without needing a CBC (complete blood count) test.

Dr Sojico and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/28/2014

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