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Which bacteria infections can cause high neutrophils and an enlarged spleen?

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Pneumococcal infecti: Pneumococcal infections can cause an enlarged spleen, but also, certain viral illnesses such as mononucleosis.

Answered 6/12/2013

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Dr. Azen Jukic answered

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Bacterial : Almost all bacterial infections will cause elevated neutrophils; enlarged spleen is caused by bacterial infections if systemic.

Answered 9/2/2013

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