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Could hep c cause elevated granulocytes?

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Not by itself: Mild elevations in granulocytes are common. A cold water swim can raise to double-normal easily. Look for some other cause, or if it's mild and the granulocytes are well formed, don't worry.

Answered 7/1/2016

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