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Can serious infection be present without any abnormality in a cbc?

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Yes.: Some very serious infections by viruses, fungi and even some bacteria do not disturb the CBC much. Treat the patient and not the lab!

Answered 6/10/2014

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Can serious infection be present without any abnormality in a cbc?

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Dr. Dan Fisher answered

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