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Could a case of food poison decrease wbc? my count decrease to 3.3 after food poison incident. do i take medication to improve count? feel better now

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Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Repeat: Now that you are feeling better, wait 1-2 weeks and repeat your WBC count. All the best.

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Answered 3/25/2015

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