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Will herpes cause an increased number of white blood cells in vaginal discharge?

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Dr. Luis Taylor answered

Specializes in Pulmonology

Not necessarily: It depends on the amount of inlammation.. Low grade inflammation may not have as many WBCs compared to a more inflamed lesion.

Answered 4/28/2018

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