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I have step throat. been on penicillin 4 days. wbc at 13 today. is that normal?

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Dr. Yun Tran answered

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Repeat later: why test for WBC? it is slightly elevated. could be because of your recent infection. repeat in a month. I wouldn‘t worry about it yet.

Answered 3/16/2016

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A member asked:

I have step throat. been on penicillin 4 days. wbc at 13 today. is that normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Yun Tran answered

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