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What causes elevated wbc (14.2) and high crp (9.8)? what infections can cause these? rash & lymph nodes. negative rheumatoid and immune disorders.

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Elevated wbc's: You might get a throat culture to rule out strep throat

Answered 5/3/2021

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A member asked:

What causes elevated wbc (14.2) and high crp (9.8)? what infections can cause these? rash & lymph nodes. negative rheumatoid and immune disorders.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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