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Could a passed flu or cold influence the results of cbc a week after more specifically neutropolis and lymphocytes counts?

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May be: it is a vague question. Flu may be followed by bacterial infection and cause increased neutrophils. A usual cold should not materially alter the WBC counts and differential counts.

Answered 11/25/2015

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