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High W. B. C count
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My son is 11 months old his weight is 7.8,WBC count is 22700
Impression : Leucocytosis
I'm worrying about his situation, is this treatable?
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If baby has fever start antibiotics after consultation with doctor
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This can be due to viral infection
It reduces on its own
If worried can repeat after 2 weeks
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Yes. It's treatable. High count suggest infection needing antibiotic. Management depends on his clinical exam finding and complains.
Hence, needs pediatrician direct consultation.
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Yes treateble.
Give details history about condition
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consult pediatrician
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Dr. Sharvani Anjanappa
Pediatrician
6 yrs exp
Bangalore
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Yes it is borderline high but neutrophils and lymphocytes are within normal range.
If he clinically has fever consult for the antibiotics
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Dr. Jyothi
Pediatrician
2 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Leucocytosis can be due to any infection which can be treated with m medications
Get a physical consultation as we need to look for any specific signs and symptoms
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Dr. Alpana Meena
Pediatrician
8 yrs exp
Sawai Madhopur
High TLC count can be due to any infection, it is curable by antibiotics and medications, but peripheral blood comment needed on any blast cells or immature cells
Go for physical consultation if baby have fever, any signs of infection so according to to that drugs can be prescribed,
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Repeat CBC after taking treatment
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