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Blood test showed bacterial infection dr said cbc blood work why?
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Many reasons: A CBC can provide a lot of information to a treating physician, who may be ordering it for many different reasons (confirm bacterial vs. viral, monitor for treatment effectivess, use in conjunction with other tests, etc.)
Answered 12/13/2017
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