A 31-year-old member asked:
what are some causes a low white blood cell count in a woman?
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Dr. Alfredo Garcia answered
55 years experience Pediatrics
Low white cell count: Viral infections often cause leukopenia (low white blood cell count). Other causes: depressed bone marrow, poisoning, chemical burns, malnutrition, chemotherapy, radiation, etc.
Answered on Dec 9, 2016
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Could you tell me what are some leads to and what does a low white blood cell count in a woman mean?
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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered
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Sounds like UTI : A urinary tract infection is certainly a good start. It seems reasonable. You can follow up on the urine culture which will come back in two to three ... Read More
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Dr. Ed Kaplan answered
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Many causes: Depends, but most common is probably from viral infection. Many other possibilities including drugs, leukemia, other infections, benign cyclic changes ... Read More
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