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What can be the reason of high lymphocytes in wbc ?

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Several things : Smoking can cause this(called polyclonal lymphocytosis), chronic leukemia, viral infections. If persistently elevated, you should see a hematologist. Hope this helps.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 8/3/2014

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