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White blood cells (WBC). White blood cells or leukocytes defend the body against infection. The total number of white blood cells ranges from 4,000 to 11,000 per cubic millimeter in the average healthy adult. A high WBC count may mean the body is fighting an infection. A low WBC count may mean there is a bone marrow problem either from chronic disease or from drugs like AZT or ganciclovir. Tuberculosis, histoplasmosis, and other fungal diseases may also cause bone marrow problems such as "cytopenia" or low cell counts.
Eosinophils (Eos) are WBCs usually involved in allergic-type reactions. An elevated eosinophil percentage can help in diagnosing certain types of allergic diseases. Ranges vary from 0-8%.
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Funny you should ask this question today. I have had a telephone call from my drs office and they said I had high white blood cell count for third consecutive month. They think it may be because I have been on steriods lately again. They are going to retest as normal in one monh ( I have monthly blood tests) if the results are still high I will have to have another batch of blood tests. I wasn't sure what this mean't either but I read a similar web page to dixieforme and I think I somewhat understand now. Hope this makes you feel better to know you are not alone.
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