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Had blood work done, and it came back with a report of wbc of 17.7 but also had and absolute neutrophil of 13,484. i had this blood work done, and then about 3 to 4 days later started getting sick and was diagnosed with the flu, pneumonia, and strep thro

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Dr. Hesham Hassaballa answered

Specializes in Pulmonary Critical Care

It was an early sign: The high white count was an early sign of the infection you were getting.

Answered 5/21/2017

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