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Cbc showing infection/inflammation. what does this mean?

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Lab data: Without knowing your symptoms you have already defined what it means. The issue now is to learn the exact cause of the infection or inflammation. This requires an extensive evaluation. May need a bone marrow aspiration/biopsy and other tests.

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Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Michael Dugan answered

Specializes in Hematology

This type: Of information would be shared if the wbc, especially neutrophils, are elevated.

Answered 6/29/2013

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