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Father (70) had surgery on 11.8.18.wbc count 16800 on 14.8.18. then meropenem 500mg 3d. wbc count 11100 on 15.8.18. but on 17.8.18 wbc 16600. help.
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How is your father?: if he is otherwise fine, disregard lab results, this fluctuation is expected given the course, doctors treat patients, not lab results, wish you and your father wellness
Answered 8/19/2018
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