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Is the white blood cell count elevated only on bacterial infections?

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

No: WBC count may be elevated in a variety of conditions and situations, such as from drugs ( steroids being notorius), blood disorders or acute non infectious inflammatory conditions ( for example pancreatitis) to name a few.

Answered 10/19/2020

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