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Would a throat virus/bacteria infection show on a full blood count?

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Depends: A viral infection causing pharyngitis or a sore throat often is associated with normal blood work. A bacterial infection would be more likely to cause an elevation of your white blood cell count in your blood work.

Answered 9/28/2016

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